Mega Millions Jackpot Raised to $222 Million

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Todd — Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:06 GMT

I had mentioned in another thread that when The Big Game hit the record jackpot ($363 Million), the previous draw it beat all the odds and rolled over, even though 75-80% of all combinations were in play. If that happens again it could get up to $500 million. It is unlikely, but not impossible.

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markp1950 — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:39:33 GMT

Powerball/Megabucks have been designed to that there is a real possibility of a $500 million payout...Now wouldn't THAT be special... :-)But will still woun't be close to Billy G... :-)MarkP

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fja — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:58:09 GMT

I think that with that boost it should rollover to 300 million if no one wins on friday.....I think todd is right

Mega Millions Jackpot Raised to $222 Million

Lottery Post — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:04:48 GMT

As of 11:30 a.m. today, lottery officials for the Mega Millions game announced that -- due to solid ticket sales -- the estimated jackpot for Friday, February 20 has been increased to $222 million.If one winning ticket matches all six numbers in Friday night's drawing and the player has selected annuity payments over 26 years, the $222 million jackpot would amount to pre-tax payments of roughly:$8.5 million per year,$164,200 per week, or,$23,450 per day.For those who prefer to take their cash wi... [ More ]