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Americans Reveal What They'd Sacrifice for a Lottery Jackpot
NewsJuly 9, 2026·1 min read

Americans Reveal What They'd Sacrifice for a Lottery Jackpot


Winning the lottery is a dream for many, but what would Americans be willing to sacrifice for a guaranteed jackpot? Ahead of National Lottery Day, Casino Guru USA conducted a survey to find out.

One-quarter (25%) of Americans would consider leaving their partner for a lottery win, depending on the prize sum. Kentuckians are the most willing to abandon their partners, with 1 in 8 people claiming they would give up their partner for any lottery jackpot.

Sports fans also have a lot to consider. NBA fans would stop supporting their favorite team more than any other sport, with 34% claiming they would give them up no matter the winnings. Tennessee ranks #1 as the state most willing to ditch their favorite sports team for a lottery win, with over two-thirds (67%) reporting that they would stop supporting them regardless of the amount of money at stake.

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