Winner of the Iowa Powerball believes that gambling should be enjoyable.

Play the Mega Millions lotto for enjoyment rather than living in a fantasy world.

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The estimated value of the Mega Millions lottery prize has increased to $1.35 billion.

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If a winner is found following Friday night's significant drawing, they will collect the second-largest prize in Mega Millions ever.

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While playing the lottery can be exciting and pleasant,

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past lottery winners and mental health specialists say it's vital to keep the pastime as something people do for enjoyment.

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When Schultz participated in the 1999 Iowa Powerball drawing, he earned $28 million.

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"Playing the lottery should be fun rather than stressful," Tim Schultz,who claimed a multimillion-dollar prize.

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Schultz now does a podcast and has a well-known YouTube channel.

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