MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Christmas could come early for one lucky person if they hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night.
There was no winner in the last Mega Millions drawing, making the jackpot climb to $1 billion.
Many hopefuls were seen purchasing lotto tickets at New Ocean Food Market in Miami Beach and told 7News what they would do with the millions if they won.
“What I would do with a billion dollars is the first thing I would pay for is all of my family’s bills and then I’ll focus on me and see what I’ll do. A business venture that could help maybe everyone around me,” said Mariano.
“I think I would buy me a new house, a new car, I got a new car but I’ll get another one,” said a woman. “Yes, and what else? Give some to my grandbabies.”
“With a billion dollars I’ll pay off my student loans, my car, get a house, take care of my family, all of it!” said another woman.
Some Mega Millions hopefuls like Elias prefer to pick their own numbers, who bought his Christmas Eve ticket.
“Thirteen. Number one,” said Elias.
“What are you gonna do with the money if you win?” said 7News reporter Jack Royer.
“Woah. Relax. I’m retired already but I give some money for the people who need it really,” said Elias.
This is the seventh time the jackpot has reached over $1 billion, with a cashout option of $448.8 million.
The last Mega Millions jackpot was worth $810 million and won by someone in Houston, Texas.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 and 302,000,000.
But that’s not stopping some around South Florida from trying.
Elias said if he wins he will share his winnings.
“I win, I give it to you [points at Royer] 10 percent,” said Elias.
“Ten percent? OK that’s a deal,” said Royer.
“Absolutely [laughs],” said Elias.
The Mega Millions drawing will happen on Tuesday at 11 p.m.
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