LONDON, October 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Bet with
Lottoland for a chance to win $1.6
billion
Queues have reportedly[1] reached epic proportions in
the US as the MegaMillions jackpot reaches a record $1.6 billion (€1.4bn or £1.2bn) - but Lottoland
offers customers the chance to grab a slice of the jackpot from the
comfort of their own home.
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Today, the world is waking up to the biggest MegaMillions
jackpot ever and the world's largest jackpot ever in history - but
if those outside the US want to take part in the US Lottery, it
could involve a cross-Atlantic flight and a long queue outside US
newsagents - however, Lottoland customers can take part from the
comfort of their own home or on their smartphone through the app.
As well as offering customers a chance to bet on the outcome of the
US lottery and the possibility of pocketing at least $1.6 billion (€1.4bn or £1.2bn)
[2].
With no one matching all six numbers in the lottery since
July 24th this year, the
US lottery jackpot has continued to roll and today reaches a record
$1.6 billion (€1.4bn or £1.2bn)
[3].
Lottoland has compiled a short list of five amazing
things consumers can buy for a $Billion
-just in case consumers win and need some
inspiration.
- The White House - Take over the White House and give
Trump a run for his money. The Presidential Property is reportedly
worth a cool $397.9m[4]
- A 16th Century Manuscript - The
Codex Leicester, Leonardo Da Vinci's
manuscript from the 16th Century - a mere snap at
$30.8m[5]
- An Island - Eagle Island offers five acres of vivid
landscape in Lake Vermilion. Eagle Island is only a five-minute
boat ride from the mainland and an absolute
steal[6]
- Some fancy toilet paper [7] - Described as
"taking you to another level of sophistication", the 22 Karat paper
roll would impress any visitors, right? And for $1.2m a roll, this is a bargain
- Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet [8] -
Robby the Robot has also featured in The Twilight Zone and The
Addams Family. He became the most expensive movie prop ever sold
for $5.375m. Go on, give Robbie a new
home
- Slam-dunk'd the Jackpot? Buy an NBA team[9]
- According to Forbes.com, the New Orleans Pelicans can be
bought for a billion dollars
Nigel Birrell, CEO at Lottoland,
said: "Reports show that people in the US are joining lengthy
queues to get a ticket for the next draw, but those who don't fancy
joining the line can take part from the comfort of their own home
with Lottoland! Which is just as well considering that our research
shows[10] we are often too polite for our own
good when it comes to queuing. 67% of us would let someone with
fewer items go ahead of us at a checkout and 42% of us wouldn't say
anything if someone pushed in front of us - imagine if that person
had the winning ticket?
"We haven't seen a jackpot like this since January 2016, when the US PowerBall hit a World
Record $1.586bn. At the time,
Lottoland experienced a 9000% increase in visitors to the site as
people got involved from all over the world. We have already seen a
400% jump in people betting on the MegaMillions outcome this
week."
In June this year, Lottoland set the Guinness World Record for
the largest online gambling payout at €90m. Lottoland players keen
to claim one of the world's biggest prize pots ever can do so via
the world leading online betting operator at
http://www.lottoland.com .
About Lottoland
Lottoland has grown rapidly to become a world leader in online
lotto. Innovation, coupled with the freedom to offer players a
unique and enhanced lottery experience, has been key to the
company's success. In June 2018,
Lottoland paid out €90 million to one lucky winner in Germany - this win has been confirmed by
Guinness World Records as the Largest online gambling
payout. This is also the biggest payout for
Lottoland to date.
The Gibraltar-based business is
active in 13 markets, has over 350 employees, and more than 8
million customers worldwide. Lottoland is licensed and regulated by
the Government of Gibraltar, the
UK Gambling Commission, the Republic of Ireland National Excise
License Office, the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli in
Italy and the Northern Territory's
Racing Commission in Australia.
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mega-millions-billion-1.4870876,
https://www.9and10news.com/2018/10/19/northern-michigan-gets-in-on-mega-millions-mania/,
https://www.wbay.com/content/news/Mega-Millions-mania-hits-Northeast-Wisconsin-498051561.html
- MegaMillions - Tiers 1-3 are subject to 38% reduction as per
T&C's (https://www.lottoland.com/terms ), Tier 1 winning best
are paid out as a 3- year annuity or discounted lump sum at
Lottoland's election.
- MegaMillions - Tiers 1-3 are subject to 38% reduction as per
T&C's (https://www.lottoland.com/terms ), Tier 1 winning best
are paid out as a 3- year annuity or discounted lump sum at
Lottoland's election.
-
http://uk.businessinsider.com/how-much-the-white-house-is-worth-cost-rent-2017-1?r=US&IR=T
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Leicester
-
https://www.privateislandsonline.com/united-states/minnesota/eagle-island-1
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge1j1i2M97k
-
https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2017/nov/27/the-worlds-most-expensive-film-props-and-costumes-in-pictures
- https://www.forbes.com/nba-valuations/list/#tab:overall
[https://www.forbes.com/nba-valuations/list]
- The study was conducted by OnePoll between 29th March and
4th April 2018 and polled 2000
adults. Participants were recruited online and were paid to
participate
SOURCE Lottoland