$1 810 000.
 
Regional Marketing Manager of GTECH Global Services (GGSC), operators of The Barbados Lottery, Karen Mahy said that interest in the Mega 6 was reaching fever pitch.
 
"There is definitely a lot of hype surrounding the growing jackpot. There is a real sense of excitement because winning this jackpot could change the life of someone in a very positive way. We are very cognizant of the harsh economic times that people are facing, and winning a large jackpot would ease the pressure for one or more lucky players," Mahy said.
 
"Our retailers are reporting increased activity and we are definitely seeing this reflected in overall sales. People are now relying on purchasing their tickets based on lucky numbers. As the jackpot increases, players' tend to rely on their individual and very involved systems of picking numbers. Some people are even buying tickets based on sporting events," she added.

The last million dollar jackpot was won eight months ago on October 16th, 2007 when 26-year-old Ryan Corbin collected $ 2 350 000 million. That lucky ticket was bought at Shell Service Station, Six Roads, St. Philip.
 
Mahy noted that the increased sales augured well for sports, youth and culture in Barbados.
 "As you know a percentage of the proceeds from the games of The Barbados Lottery go towards the development of sports, youth and culture, thus the importance of the increased sale of tickets is even timelier with the official launch of Crop Over only days away and the Olympic Games in August. Additionally, a very sick little girl recently returned to Barbados after being treated at a Chicago based Sick Children’s Hospital for a rare illness at the expense of GTECH," she said.
 
While the Mega 6 has not been won since March, Mahy pointed out that close to $700, 000 had already been paid out in consolation prizes.