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Coffee Break: Gamblin' and chances

A Mega Millions lottery ticket rests on the  counter at the Street Corner Market on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Cincinnati.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket rests on the counter at the Street Corner Market on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Cincinnati.John Minchillo | AP

October 23, 2018

The Mega Millions Jackpot is currently at $1.6 Billion, the largest in lottery history. If the winner chooses to take the money in a lump sum, she or he will take home $905 million cash. The drawing is tonight at 10 pm central.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about gambling and taking chances?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Sharon Van Etten - Taking Chances
Lightnin' Hopkins - Once A Gambler
Wilco - Casino Queen
The Aquabats - Look at Me Im a Winner
PJ Harvey - Good Fortune
Dick Powell - The Gold Digger's Song (We're In The Money)
Patti Smith - Free Money
Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas