On Tuesday, just hours before the Mega Millions drawing, people around the Capital Region lined up at convenience stores to play their luck at the life-changing money.

"I’d like to say I feel lucky," says one customer.

Meanwhile, the Stewarts cashiers all agree that lines have been long since the jackpot hit $1 billion over the weekend.

"I keep hearing a lot of group pools, a lot company pools," said cashier Cody Bagley.

The actual chance of winning the largest jackpot in U.S. history is one in 302,600,000.
While customers know odds aren’t on their side, they're still hoping someone out there will win the big chunk of change.

"It’s about time... so many people have bought [tickets]," said Angel Pritchard.

If you are that lucky winner, there are two options for collecting the cash. The winner can take it as a lump sum or get $35 million a year for the next three decades.

But how much really is $1.6 billion?

"It’s a lot of money — it’s too much money," adds Pritchard.

In the Capital Region, some of the most famous landmarks could easily be yours.

The Times Union Center is valued at $60 million, meaning you own multiple venues.

The Palace Theatre was recently sold for pocket change compared to the jackpot: $750,000. It's currently undergoing a major renovation for $65 million.

The jackpot is also enough to take over Gov. Cuomo’s mansion. An easy $2 million can grant you access to one of the largest governor's estates in the country.

However, if you'd rather share the White House with President Trump, theoretically, that can happen with less than a quarter of the winnings at $389 million. The net worth of the president himself is more than triple the jackpot at $3.1 billion.

New York sports fans, rejoice: you can finally be the head of the Bills Mafia by purchasing the team at $803 million. However, if you're looking at boys in the pinstripes downstate, you'd have to win this jackpot four times before you can even consider buying the Yankees dynasty.

Many of the customers who spoke with Spectrum News say they would be humble with their winnings.

"Money comes and goes. I would just take care of my kids," says one customer.

"I would buy a big animal shelter — bunch of land and put a shelter on for a bunch of animals because they really need help," adds Pritchard.

Americans who didn't win their hand in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing can also try their luck on Wednesday's Powerball. The jackpot is $620 million.