Monday, May 20, 2013

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

SW Georgians play big lotto
Posted: 12.31.2010 at 4:43 PM
0
Nainesh Patel
Slideshow
Photo:

Mega Millions up to 242 million

ALBANY, GA -- Millions of Lotto players look to start the New Year off with millions of dollars – 242 of them to be exact.

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to 242 million.

Players in 40 states will be watching tonight’s drawing at 11 to see what brand of champagne they can afford to drink come midnight.

“This is end of the year – New Years – for some people to bring in a good new year,” said Nainesh Patel, owner of a local BP station. “So, everybody’s trying. We’re expecting a lot of people coming in to buy the tickets.”

Some players in Albany are buying 15 or 20 tickets at a time.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
7-year-old slays 1,000-pound creature
Kerri Copello  |  Yesterday at 6:00 PM  |  12 comments
Thumbnail
Meet the woman in charge of all Parris Island marines & recruits
Romney Smith  |  Yesterday at 12:00 PM
Thumbnail
Summer class registration kicks off
Courtney Highfield  |  Yesterday at 1:45 PM
Follow My Southwest GA
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Win a booster seat!
Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!
Bright Side
Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!
Legal
Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.
ADVERTISEMENT