Mega Millions $1.35B jackpot: Could there be a lucky Friday 13th winner?

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With a one in 303 million chance at winning, why not line up and pay out in hopes of becoming the big lottery winner on this most unlucky day, Friday the 13th.

Today’s Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.35 billion and many see the odds worth the $2 ticket. That $1.35 billion has a cash value of $707.9 million, it’s the second largest prize in Mega Millions history.

A $1.53 billion Mega Million prize won in South Carolina in October 2018 remains at the top in prize-winning history of the game.

And while we are talking about luck, odds and superstitions, there was a $1.586 billion Powerball winner in California Jan. 13, 2016.

So why is Friday the 13th such an unfortunate date? Both Friday and the number 13 are regarded as unlucky in certain cultures throughout history …. So, good luck.

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