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There’s A ‘Lucky’ Silver Lining to the Illinois Budget Decision
There's a chance you weren't excited to hear the details of the new Illinois budget. But, this might help.
Unless you hate the lottery.
Last night we got some probably unfun news that taxes will permanently increase by 32% in the state of Illinois.
That obviously sucks. You know, if you pay taxes.
But if you also love the lottery, there's a silver lining to the budget meeting.
Though, if you hate the lottery, I'm sorry, I have nothing for you.
However, if you love the lotto and were so sad that the Mega Millions game was suspensed recently, then you're in luck.
Mega Millions and Powerball are officially back for you to purchase in Illinois.
If you are freaking out about how you're going to afford the new Illinois tax increase... like I am... at least we can trying to win Millions with these huge lotto games.
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