For one lucky winner, the decision to head inside a 7-Eleven in Levittown may have been a once in a Mega Millions opportunity of a lifetime.
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Why? Well, after Friday's drawing someone won.
They didn't just match one, two, or three, numbers, no, they got all five numbers and the Mega Ball, resulting in a $516 million win.
"I'm just wondering who it is. Maybe you could help me out," said Vinnie Santomarco of Levittown.
It was the word around town on Monday.
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The store off Trenton Road also saw a handful of hopefuls wishing their next lotto purchase would prove as lucky.
"It's the winning ticket," said Donna Trotter with her new ticket in hand.
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Others now more convinced to take a chance, if it could mean winning half a billion dollars.
"Hopefully, it's a friend - or a family member would be nice," said Ashley McGarrity.
Good fortune also awaits the store. For selling the winning ticket, they'll get $100,000.
"Yes, very exciting, yes," said store owner Prasahat Shah.
So, what of the winner? Lottery officials have said they have a year to come forward.
When and if they do, they'll have the option to receive an annuity payment. That's 30 payments over the next 29 years or a cash lump sum of $349 million, minus state taxes.
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"This is the largest jackpot winner we've ever had here in Pennsylvania, so it's very exciting," said lottery spokesperson Ewa Swope.
Leaving the rest to wonder: what if it was one of us?
"The world's not ready for me to win $500 million, I'll keep that silent," Santomarco said.
If you're bummed about not winning, get this: the sales from this latest run of Mega Millions generated more than $16 million to help benefit older Pennsylvanians.
The next drawing is Tuesday with $20 million up for grabs.
The final jackpot value was updated based on actual sales. It's the ninth largest Mega Millions jackpot awarded since the game began in 2002.