Published October 22, 2018
The Mega Millions jackpot on Saturday skyrocketed to $1.6 billion — the highest-ever U.S. lottery prize, according to officials.
On Friday, the lottery drew 15, 23, 53, 65, 70 and Mega Ball 7 as the winning digits, but no one came forward to claim the lucky numbers.
MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT CLIMBS TO $1B: WINNING ODDS, LUCKY NUMBERS AND EVERYTHING ELSE TO KNOW
With a 1 in 302 million chance to win the lotto jackpot, what are some of the most ridiculous things you could buy with $1 billion?
For $95 million, this 26-acre island could be yours. The island, according to Private Islands Inc., is located in the Card Sound Bay and is a 10-minute helicopter ride from South Beach in Miami.
The island currently features one main house with "three bedrooms, two caretaker's cottages, and a dock master's apartment." Pumpkin Key also includes a 20-boat slip marina and tennis courts.
While not on the market, curious jackpot winners may wonder how much the First Family's residence might cost. Real-estate listing website Zillow estimates the cost of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as more than $420 million.
One of the world's rarest cars with only 36 ever made, the Ferrari 250 GTO is well-sought after.
Created from 1962 until 1964, a 1962 model of the car sold for $48,405,000 at an RM Sotheby's auction in August 2018. And, the buyer took home more than just the automobile: The price tag also included "exclusive access to some of the world’s most prestigious events and rallies, including to the famed GTO club and tours."
Sold in April 2017 for $71.2 million, the Pink Star diamond is the world's most expensive gem. The 59.6-carat diamond set a new world record for any diamond or jewel ever sold, according to Sotheby's.
A purebred Samoyed with its fluffy, white, thick coat could sell for up to $11,000, according to Rover.com.
With a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, the marshmallow-looking pup is described by the American Kennel Club as "adaptable, friendly, gentle."
If a loaf of pre-sliced white bread costs $2.50 at your local store, get ready for lots and lots of sandwiches. And, you might need a few million pantries to store it all.
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