Mega Millions Player Realizes $1.2 Million Win Thanks to Coworker’s Text
A Joke That Changed Life
A Southern California man, Michael Chavez, realized he had won $1.2 million in the California Lottery Mega Millions after a coworker jokingly texted him about winning on election night, November 5th.
The Night Before
Michael said he actually woke up in the middle of the night to check the election results to see who won the presidency, not realizing it was also the drawing for the $303 million jackpot.
Forgetful but Lucky
The next morning, Chavez went to work but forgot to tell his coworkers he would not be in. He later received a humorous but life-changing text from a coworker who kidded him about not being at work because he had won the lottery.
Proof Was Sought
The coworker sent Chavez a screenshot of the Mega Millions results, which included five of the six numbers that won. Michael took a closer look and couldn’t believe his eyes – he had matched all the numbers!
$1.2 Million Win
Michael’s winning numbers were 2-24-25-52-58 with the Mega number being 9. The prize was worth a total of $1,214,818, and Lake Liquor in Lakewood will receive $6,000 for selling the winning ticket.
A Timely Reminder
If it wasn’t for that text, Chavez is unsure when he would have checked the ticket. He mentioned he will never forget election night, especially the text that changed his life.
Conclusion
A seemingly ordinary election night turned extraordinary for Michael Chavez thanks to his coworker’s unexpected text. A reminder that life is full of surprises and a little reminder from a friend can change everything!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did Michael buy the winning ticket?
A: Michael bought the winning ticket at Lake Liquor in Lakewood, California.
Q: How much did Michael win?
A: Michael won $1,214,818, matching five of the six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing.
Q: What did the winning numbers look like?
A: The winning numbers were 2-24-25-52-58, with the Mega number being 9.
Q: How will Lake Liquor, the winning store, be compensated?
A: Lake Liquor will receive $6,000 for selling the winning ticket.
