‘I couldn't believe my eyes': Coworker's text tipped Mega Millions player to realize he won $1.2 million
A Southern California man realized he won $1.2 million in the California Lottery Mega Millions after a coworker jokingly texted him about winning.
Mega Millions players just miss $20 million jackpot in California — but still win big
Two Mega Millions tickets sold in California just missed the $20 million jackpot but won $14,368 each, lottery officials said. The tickets matched four of five winning numbers plus the Mega Ball in the drawing Tuesday, Jan. 21, the California Lottery said.
Mega Millions player just misses $44 million jackpot in Missouri — but still wins big
The Mega Millions jackpot was last hit Jan. 17, when an Arizona player won the $112 million grand prize, lottery officials said. To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball. The odds of scoring a jackpot prize are 1 in 302,575,350.
2 Bay Area lottery Scratchers players win $1 million jackpots
A pair of lottery Scratchers players in the Bay Area recently came away with $1 million jackpot-winning tickets, according to the California Lottery.
Coworker’s joking text makes California man realize his $1.2 million lottery win
The California Lottery announced Tuesday that a Mega Millions player only realized he bought a winning ticket in Los Angeles County when he got a text from his coworker, asking if he wasn’t at work due to winning the lottery.
California Lottery winner found out he won $1.2 million jackpot from joking text
A coworker's text jokingly asking if Michael Chavez didn't show up to work because he won the lottery jackpot turned out to be no joke at all.
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Jan. 28, $44 million angel numbers jackpot.
The Mega Millions jackpot was one twice in less than a month and now sits at $44 million for the drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
A text from a co-worker reminded a man to check his lottery ticket. He then won $1.2M.
A lighthearted text from a co-worker led a man to learn that he had won $1.2 million after playing the California lottery.
Lottery jackpots could soon be easier to win in California — but at a higher price
Better odds and bigger jackpots. The California Lottery Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on changing the way the Mega Millions game is played.
Man wins $1.2 million after buying lottery ticket in Tulare County
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Arizona lottery player wins $112 million Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 17
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Co-Worker Jokes That Man Skipped Work Because He Won the Lottery. Turns Out, He Really Did!
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He was worried about who won the election. Meanwhile, he won the lottery
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Mega Millions tickets are getting more expensive
Tickets for one of the nation’s biggest lottery games are about to get more expensive. California Lottery officials announced on Thursday that Mega Millions tickets will increase from $2 to $5 ...