World's Largest Jackpot in History

US MegaMillions mania hits ahead of epic jackpot draw
Play online from Canada with Lottoland.com for a chance to win $1.6 billion

GIBRALTAR, Oct. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - If you want to get in on the US MegaMillions record $1.6 BILLION jackpot excitement – but aren't up for a drive across the border and waiting in long lines, Lottoland.com offers Canadians the chance to play the epic jackpot online from the comfort of home.

With no one matching all six numbers in the lottery since July 24^th this year, the US lottery jackpot has continued to roll and has surged to a record $1.6 billion as this Tuesday night's draw rolls near.

Canadians can play via the Lottoland smartphone app or online at Lottoland.com – ahead of the official Tuesday, October 23^rd MegaMillions draw being held at 11pm.  Canadians play $8 for one play and $24 for a lucky three plays.

A few amazing things you can buy for a $Billion:

• A 16^th Century Manuscript - Buy yourself the Codex Leicester, Leonardo Da Vinci's manuscript from the 16^th Century – a mere snap at $30.8m
• An Island – If you bagged a $billion, you'd probably need somewhere quiet to go and relax, so why not treat yourself to an Island for just $150m? Eagle Island offers you five acres of vivid landscape in Lake Vermilion. Eagle Island is only a five-minute boat ride from the mainland and an absolute steal.
• Some fancy toilet paper - Described as "taking you to another level of sophistication," the 22 Karat paper roll would impress any of your visitors, right? And for $1.2m a roll, this is a bargain.
• Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet  - 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! – According to Forbes.com, if you were to stroll into a $billion, you could buy the New Orleans Pelicans!

"We haven't seen a jackpot like this since January 2016, when the US PowerBall hit a World Record $1.586 billion.  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 playing the MegaMillions outcome this week - and that number continues to soar," says Nigel Birrell, Lottoland CEO.

In June this year, Lottoland set the Guinness World Record for the largest online gambling payout at roughly $140m. Lottoland players keen to claim one of the world's biggest prize pots ever can do so at 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 close to $140 million to one lucky winner in Germany - this win has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the Largest online jackpot 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.

SOURCE Lottoland