Italy’s States Lottery Reached A Record Jackpot

ROME: Italy’s state lottery reached a record jackpot of 115.9 million Euros ($167 million) this week, prompting locals to race out and buy tickets before Tuesday’s draw.

No one has bet on the successful six-number combination of the SuperEnalotte draw since January, meaning the jackpot has steadily risen to reach the current mark.

The lottery, which is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, rose from a jackpot of 107 million Euros one week ago to the current mark of 115.9 million Euros.

Of course, the jackpot won’t necessarily go to one person, as it will be split if more than one players bets on the correct numbers.

Italy’s largest single lottery prize up until now was the 100.7 million Euros won in the Sicilian city of Catania in October 2008.