DENVER (KDVR) — At the Florida Market in southwest Denver, they’re known for their dairy and drinks, but selling Mega Millions tickets is still their bread and butter.
There’s an estimated $1 billion on the line tonight, and many who believe they could win are flocking to stores this Christmas Eve.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
Corolla initially wasn’t buying the hype — but after hearing the jackpot has been growing since it was last won in Texas in September, she knows it only takes a second for major dollars and cents.
“You know that little feeling you get … intuition … I better do it,” Corolla said.
The man in the car next to her was already in a festive mood — he won $400 just the other day.
“I’m probably gonna have a couple of cocktails later…it’s cheaper than Central City,” he said.
Even Broncos fans are starting to wonder if this is their year. And Colorado State University families are already going football bowling for victory this weekend, and figured why not go bowling for big bucks?