Hey at least they got something for selling it.

In Utica NY on February 16th, a Fastrac Store sold a Red Hot Million ($5 scratch ticket) to a guy. He won $1,000,000 Jackpot. The store's take - 30¢

NY Lottery only pays 6¢ for every $1 sold on tickets sold to the store but if they sell the winning Lotto (I would think Mega too but not sure) ticket then they get some serious $$$$$.

Now they can start all over and build it back up for next time