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MegaMillions jackpot at $325 million

Tonight’s drawing is the third-largest in the 12-state Mega Millions history.

By Steve Bennish, Staff Writer Updated 10:23 AM Friday, August 28, 2009

DAYTON — Dreams of vast riches are driving otherwise sensible people to pony up for office pools, spend too much time in line at the convenience store and gaze off into space for longer than is polite.

Blame the $325 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot to be drawn Friday night, Aug. 28.

It’s the third-largest in the 12-state Mega Millions history. The top two, drawn in March and August of 2007, were $390 million and $330 million, respectively, said the Ohio Lottery, which offered this breakdown Thursday afternoon:

Current Mega Millions jackpot: $325 million

Cash value: $204.6 million

26 annual payments: $12.5 million per year

Based on the annuity option, that Mega Millions payout would be equivalent to:

• 6,820 new luxury sedans;

• 5,845 trips around the globe; or

• 1,020 brand-new homes.

“The options are infinite, and the ability to fulfill personal dreams is priceless!” the Lottery said in its press release.

You have until 10:45 p.m. Friday night to buy your ticket. Your odds of hitting the jackpot are 175.7 million to one.

Contact this reporter at  (937) 225-7407 or sbennish @DaytonDailyNews.com.

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