Another Mega Millions draw is fast approaching and it is attracting a lot of attention, unsurprisingly for the size of the current jackpot: $785 million.

The one-time cash option of $395 million is a pretty decent wedge and the fourth-largest prize in Mega Millions history. It has been years since the last jackpot of this magnitude, back in January 2021, which eventually rose to $1.05 billion.

The draw will take place 3 January 2022 at 11 p.m. ET.

Spending the jackpot to the max

Probably the first thoughts in people’s heads when winning a lottery is swanky houses and flash cars, so let us start there. Beverly Hills has long held a reputation of one of the most desirable places to live in the US. An average house price of $5 million could have you picking up 157 different pads, though absolutely nothing to put in them. To take it to the extreme, a 12 bed 38,000 sqft palace in the area would cost you $85 million with plenty of money left over.

What about cars? At present the most expensive car on the market is the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. While it isn’t your typical supercar it can boast of the world famous badge and is tailor-made for each customer.

One of these would set you back (or not!) $30 million, meaning you could pick up 26 of them, just enough for your soccer team, bench and coaching staff. Not bad to turn up to a game in a fleet of these.

If classic is not really your…