Mega Millions

Montanans are more savvy about winning the lottery than I would have guessed. With another ginormous jackpot on our hands, chatter about "what I'd do with the money" is on everyone's mind.

First, check to see if you and I are friends on Facebook at least. Just kidding. A lottery jackpot win is a serious matter and there are some things to do and NOT do if you find out you're a winner.

The data is revealing.

Mike McCormick joined the conversation in the second half hour and we asked Mike how he’d advise the Mega Millions Lottery winner on what to do with the cash.

After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $654 million jackpot.

You can see by the picture of my losing ticket and the fact that I am here I did not win the Tuesday night drawing in the Mega Millions Jackpot. Friday's drawing is estimated at $476 million the biggest jackpot ever. Here is the link to Tuesday's numbers...