As millions across the country wait to find out if they won life-changing money, several people in South Florida are rushing to buy last minute tickets to toss their name into the hat.

“I’m here to play,” said Sophia Massie, who bought a Mega Millions ticket.

She’s one of several in South Florida who lined up at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores looking to win after the Mega Million jackpot ballooned to more than $980 million after there were no winners who matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night.

“Yeah, that’s a lot of money. I don’t know if my heart can take it but we’ll see if it happens,” said Luis Naranjo, who bought tickets.

As Friday night’s drawing comes closer, the excitement soared in South Florida.

“I bought four tickets, you know, crossing my fingers,

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