The 10 Stages of Buying a Mega Millions Lottery Ticket

Tuesday night's Mega Millions lottery jackpot is $636 million. Think of all the jetpacks that could buy.

Some may be happy to simply daydream from their bedrooms about how to spend the winnings, but those who make the leap to buy a ticket (or two, or ten) should be aware of the process.

It's a physiological process that might leave you in tears, but at least you can find comfort in the knowledge that you had a shot at affording Gatsby's mansion.

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