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Mega Mania at San Lorenzo's Kavanagh Liquors — 'Luckiest Retailer' In the State

People from across the Bay Area hoping to win the $640 million jackpot flocked to the San Lorenzo store, which was recently named the luckiest retailer in the state.

Text updated March 30, 11 a.m.

Six numbers are what stand between one lotto hopeful becoming $640 million richer in tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw.

For many folks across the Bay Area, they believe they have the best chance of winning the biggest jackpot in world history by buying their tickets at in San Lorenzo.

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The store, located on the corner of Via Mercado and Hesperian Boulevard, was recently dubbed the according California Lottery.

Watch the video above that captures the excitement focused around the multi-million dollar jackpot on Thursday — when it was "only" $540 million.

Find out what's happening in Castro Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

People wishing to purchase tickets before the big numbers are revealed have until 7:45 p.m. this evening. Expect even longer lines at Kavanagh's today. The store opens at 9 a.m.

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