Mega Millions Frenzy

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C. — You can’t win if you don’t play, the South Carolina Lottery is gearing up for the biggest Mega Millions payout ever. 500 million dollars. Those who choose the take annuity payments are still looking at a lump sum of nearly 360 Million dollars. First time lottery players say they’re seeing green and already know how they’d spend it. Soe paying off student loans, and donating to charity, while others say they’d do whatever came to mind. Lottery officials say South Carolina is competing against 43 other states, and while South Carolina has never had a mega millions winner officials believe this Friday could be a first. Lottery officials say while they want people to join in the excitement of this historical jackpot, they’re urging people to play responsibly. Instead of spending money you don’t have, buy one or two tickets, either way, you’ll have the same chance as everyone else who is playing to win. And as if 500 million dollars wasn’t enough, depending on ticket sales, Lottery officials say the jackpot could increase before Friday’s drawing.