The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $660 million for tonight's draw, and some superstitious players may be headed to some so-called lucky Bay Area spots where huge jackpots have been won before.
Another big Mega Millions win in the Bay Area came in December 2013, when a truck driver making deliveries in San Jose won $324 million after buying his ticket at Jenny’s Gifts & Kids Wear on Tully Road. It was one of two jackpot tickets sold in that draw.
Sometimes players can still win big without hitting the jackpot. Earlier this week, a player in Turlock in Stanislaus CountyThe last time a Mega Millions ticket hit all six numbers was back on April 15. Odds of matching all six numbers are greater than 302.5 million to 1.
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