FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) – The Wisconsin Lottery will be in Northeast Wisconsin today to help celebrate a record-setting jackpot.
“We will be selling in the parking lot and we will also be playing a few games for giveaways. What can be more special than a 1.6 billion dollar jackpot?”
The party will be in Fond du Lac at Philly’s Grocery & Deli to help share in the excitement of two large life-changing opportunities.
Jean Adler, Deputy Director of the Wisconsin Lottery says a new world record has been set with the estimated cash option at $904.9 million dollars.
“We really do see an increase in sales and therefore the jackpot rises very quickly.”
She says while that excites many, it also distracts people from the purpose of the game.
“Have fun with it, enjoy it, but please play responsibly. These jackpots are really incredibly high.”
She warns against people buying more tickets than they actually afford or the competitiveness that could get people into legal trouble.
“Just have fun with it.”
