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In the United States, the super lottery could make someone happy. The sum of the jackpot is incredible since it amounts to 1 billion dollars. Such an amount obviously makes many players want to try their luck.
Imagine playing the lottery and winning $1 billion. It seems unthinkable and yet, Friday, July 29, a sum equivalent to 1 billion dollars (80 million euros) could be distributed across the Atlantic. This is the second biggest jackpot in US history. Americans flock to the nearest grocery store to grab their tickets for a chance to hit the jackpot. A famous lucky charm shop fills up a few hours before the famous draw.
In this Californian grocery store, many residents believe in their luck. “I came to this store on purpose because I know there was a winner not long ago”hopes a man. As him, some Americans are ready to voluntarily come and play here, leave at travel several tens of kilometres. “You know, I’m a man of faith so who knows, I wish I could show the world that a little money can change the lives of a lot of people”smiles an American. To win the jackpot, you have to believe in your lucky star since the odds of winning are only 1 in 300 million. Lhe biggest win was $1.6 billion.
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