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Syracuse Brothers Cash In Huge Lottery Ticket Six Years After They Bought It

Jake Thomas — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:29:57 +0000

Andy and Nayel Ashkar from the Syracuse area waited a long time to become millionaires. Six years as a matter of fact.The brothers are splitting a $5 million dollar jackpot that they won on a $500,000,000 Extravaganza” New York Lottery scratch off ticket. These guys have their heads firmly screwed on and chose to wait [...]

Mega Millions Tonight – Where Should You Buy Your Tickets?

Jake Thomas — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:40:41 +0000

Around Albany there have been a few big winners in the Lotto and on scratch offs as well, not to mention Mega Millions. The one thing I have noticed is that most of the big winners have come from small shops or stores around town. So if you haven’t got your tickets for the Mega [...]

15 Things Guys Can Buy With The Mega Millions Jackpot

Joe Student — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:56 +0000

The multi-state Mega Millions lottery is giving away a record jackpot of at least $540 million on Friday night to anyone whose six numbers match the six balls that come up during the Mega Millions jackpot drawing. You can get more than a half-billion dollars just for having the right balls go your way (who knew you had so much in common with NBA groupies?).

The Mega Millions Hits $500 Million And Scott Has Plans

Scott Blaine — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:57:14 +0000

After nobody won the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Tuesday, the Jackpot rose once again. It was originally estimated at $476 Million, but that estimate has risen even higher to $500 million. This Jackpot is a Mega Millions record, never before has it reached this amount. The previous record was $390 million, back in 2007. [...]

What Would You Do If You Won The Mega Millions? [LIST]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:46:54 +0000

Don't you dare say its not worth a buck! Albany area dreamers are crossing their fingers and toes hoping they can hit the Mega Millions drawing tonight. I hope someone local wins so we can keep the money at home, unless they move! Haha. If I won the Mega Millions I know what I would do with some of the money for sure.

Today's Mega Millions Jackpot is the Fourth Largest

GNA — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:53:57 +0000

The jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing is only getting bigger. The big prize has reached $364 million. Today’s Mega Millions will be the fourth largest in history since the pot has been growing since January. Are you going to go buy a ticket today? The cash option would still give you $259 million to take home. Unreal, [...]

Big Mega Millions Jackpot For Tuesday Night [POLL]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:28:34 +0000

As I write this, on Tuesday night, the New York Lottery’s Mega Millions jackpot is $356 million dollars.

Winning The Lottery – That's No Longer How I Define Being Lucky [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:49:32 +0000

There is plenty of talk lately about the lottery. I know someone at work who bought ten tickets himself for the latest drawing. You do have to be very lucky to win something like the mega millions jackpot. But after seeing this next unbelievable video montage, I have redefined the term "luck". This is BEYOND unbelievable.

Mega Millions Jackpot Up To $135 Million

Scott Blaine — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:22:02 +0000

Some folks may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but I am dreaming of a green one. The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $135 Million for this Friday’s Drawing. The chances of winning are slim. The odds are 1 in 175,711,536 you get all 5 numbers and the megaball. Plus add in the fact [...]

Will Lottery Winners Start a NASCAR Racing Team?

John Stanley — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:15:46 +0000

Everyone wants to get rich - and get rich quick. Just hit the lottery and you're on easy street. A few dollars and you've got your dream. But what would you do if it really happened? Seven New York State workers made the news recently because they did it by hitting the State's Mega Millions jackpot for $319 million. They're known as the "Lucky 7". They will get to live their dreams. Will any of them take their winnings to start a NASCAR team?

Mega Millions Winner Is Actually A Few Winners

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:17:59 +0000

Everyone’s been ask and now I know. It’s official, the $319 million winning ticket has been claimed, according to the New York Lottery and our friends at WTEN. It’s a group of state workers that won on one ticket. An agency lawyer says he knows who they are, but won’t tell. Lotto officials are hoping [...]

Winning Mega Millions $312 Million Jackpot Ticket Bought In Albany

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:35:24 +0000

I posted a blog yesterday about the Mega Millions jackpot, and someone has good fortune this morning. Our friends at WRGB-CBS 6 are reporting that the winning ticket was bought at Coulon's News Center, in Downtown Albany.

Mega Millions Jackpot at $312 Million

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:35:09 +0000

Tonight is the night that someone will be set for life, maybe even a few lives. The Mega Millions jackpot, to be drawn tonight, is up to $312 million. Anytime the jackpot is an obscene amount, I try to think about how much money that really is. To be honest, I can’t. Even after the [...]

Million Dollar Lottery Winners Come Forward

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:35:23 +0000

They kept their lottery prize to themselves, and just recently came forward as they were ready to cash in their $1 million Mega-Millions lottery ticket. Erin and Raleigh Hill of North Carolina kept their ticket hidden away for about 6 months, until Tuesday, when they knew they had to face all the craziness that would [...]

Mega Millions — Mega Big

GNA — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:40:26 +0000

The Mega Millions jackpot was not won last night — unfortunate for anyone who played. However, the jackpot has now become mega big! Fortunately, for the rest of us who forgot to play or don’t typically partake, the jackpot is being rolled over into this Friday’s drawing and$237-million will be up for grabs. I’m not an avid [...]