Is Your Dream Too Small? It Could Be Slowing Down Your Winnings

The swanky double kitchen just 5 minutes away from us.

Even though I've got a perfectly acceptable hilltop mansion that's the envy of everyone who visits us, I still want more.

My wife rolls her eyes when I talk about having two kitchens so that we can keep one immaculate and free from clutter... a show kitchen if you will.

I was just kidding when I mentioned it, but since I'm the one who's fussy about keeping our stainless steel bench oiled and unscratched, I thought it would be a great idea.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered a luxury home for sale just 5 minutes from us which had that very same feature!

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Second Time Around: Couple Win Again - $1 Million After 18 Year Break

Charlene and Orest Gulka of Nanaimo already know what it's like to win a Lotto 6/49 jackpot. Photo: Nanaimo News

In 1996, this happy Canadian couple matched all six numbers to win a $2.7 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot.

Then eighteen years later their numbers matched again - and they won the guaranteed $1 million prize, reported the Nanaimo Daily News.

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Waitress, 51, Wins $12 Million - But Is Still Keeping Her Job

Rhonda Meath, 51, and her husband Joe, the winners of Saturday’s $11.7 million Hot Lotto jackpot. Video: abc news

A Minnesota couple who just won an $11.7 million lottery jackpot say their big plans to use the money include nothing "out of the ordinary," with the wife even keeping her waitressing job.

"I actually really enjoy my job," newly minted multimillionaire Rhonda Meath said to ABC News of her job waiting tables at the Lake Elmo Inn in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

How much win would you need to give up your job?

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Confused Irish National Lottery Presenter Left Speechless On Screen

Irish TV National Lottery presenter Brian Ormond was left literally speechless when something went very wrong during his live show on RTE televison on Wednesday evening.

The presenter began by welcoming viewers to the night’s National Lottery draw, when it all just stopped.

Brian told viewers: "You're joining us from RTE Stage B.." but nothing happened after that, with the presenter left looking as mystified as everyone who had tuned in to see if they had hit the jackpot. 

Thankfully after a few seconds someone had the sense to go to an ad break.

Californians Will Soon Buy Their Lottery Tickets Along With Gas At The Pump

California Lottery spokesman Russ Lopez. Video: abc7 news

The California Lottery wants to make it easier for you to play for a chance at those massive jackpots. Soon you will be able to buy tickets for Mega Millions, Powerball and California SuperLotto Plus at the pump at certain gas stations.

The 'Play At The Pump' pilot program is designed to make playing the lottery 'a real gas.'

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