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jackpot

noun as in bonanza

Strongest match

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However, unlike the civilian version where the contestants keep the jackpot, the celebrities are playing for their chosen charity.

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It is the third EuroMillions jackpot won in the UK this year of the 10 held so far.

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The January jackpot was claimed 13 days after the winning numbers were revealed, but the winner chose to remain anonymous.

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The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million while the odds of winning a prize overall are 1 in 24.9.

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The jackpot, with a scheduled drawing for Wednesday, has an estimated cash value of $589.0 million and is the fifth largest ever.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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