Coloradans Really Could Win Mega Millions Jackpot With These Numbers

Just about anybody in Colorado would find winning a huge Mega Millions jackpot acceptable. A jackpot like that is "life changing" for sure; "generational" as well.

Lots of folks in Colorado play their favorite numbers over and over again, hoping that those will come up; it does happen. A bother and sister have been playing the same numbers for years, and then "Bam:" they both won the 'Lucky for Life' prize of $25,000 a year for the rest of their lives.

You've heard it said, "you can't win, if you don't play."

The Mega Millions jackpots can get very high; we've seen them reach over $1 billion. That's enough to buy an island and declare yourself King/Queen. While many people play "their regular numbers," or do "quick-picks," there are five numbers that are "due" to come up.

Coloradans Should Look at Playing These 5 Numbers for Mega Millions

Sure, lots of people will tell you, "Forget it, you'll never win," but don't let them bring you down; they don't have the passion for the risk, like you and I. $740 million is well worth a $2-3 ticket, or $20 in tickets for the shot at "Holy Moly" money.

The gang at Lucky.me, an online directory of online casinos and sports betting sites, looked into data going back to 1997 for the numbers that most overdue to come up and the numbers that most often win.

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As I write this, I feel myself kicking myself if I do not give it a shot. "Come on, man!"

Mega Millions Numbers Numbers Most Overdue for a Big Win:

23, 49, 51, 65 and 36.

Mega Millions Numbers Numbers That Come Up Most in Big Wins:

4, 9, 18, 39, and 46.

Are you, like me, ready to get to your local spot and pick these exact numbers?