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You don't have to hit the Mega Millions jackpot to make California lottery history

A California Lottery player doesn't necessarily have to hit Friday night's $604 million Mega Millions jackpot to walk away with a life-changing payday. Lottery officials say a single California ticket that matches all five white balls but misses the Mega Ball could still be worth more than $6 millio

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