we are starting with newschannel8's melanie michael. she is in tampa. a lot of excitement. someone is probably thrilled. you have the shades on. good to go. >> reporter: guys, good evening to you both. guess what is next for me? canceling the trip to the bahamas. won't be needing these. or these, because, guess what? i didn't win. but you know what? these tickets can make you a little crazy. a little cooky. one guy dreamed big, buying thousands and thousands and thousands of tickets. check it out. can you hear it? listen close. closer. recognize it now? the enticing intoxicating exhilarating billion dollars dream. a financial fantasy of sorts.