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POLL: How Would You Spend $540 Million?

The Mega Millions jackpot is a record $540 million.

 

 

Those are the dreams going through the minds of people in 42 states today as they wait to hear tonight’s Mega Millions numbers. For $1, people are hoping to win at least a portion of the record jackpot of $540 million, which might increase by the time the numbers are chosen tonight.

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The odds of winning the jackpot are about one in 176 million, according to the Boston Globe. The winning ticket must match the five numbers drawn, plus the Megaball number.

So what we want to know is: If you win the $540 million, how would you spend the money? Take our poll and dream about the possibilities!

  • If you win the Mega Millions jackpot, how would you spend the money?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Buy a new home.
        5 (14%)
    • Invest the money.
        12 (35%)
    • Head off to Vegas.
        1 (2%)
    • Take a trip around the world.
        7 (20%)
    • Donate the money.
        3 (8%)
    • Buy fancy cars.
        0 (0%)
    • Buy things for a relative or friend.
        4 (11%)
    • Other (tell us in comments).
        2 (5%)
    Total votes: 34
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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Edward Marullo

9:48 am on Friday, March 30, 2012

I would take 75% of the money and start a charitable trust and raise ore money and pick and chose worthy charities

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Stephanie Radner

11:06 am on Friday, March 30, 2012

pay off bills and give the rest away.

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Patrick Ball

12:58 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012

Where's the option for all of the above?

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