Woman makes ‘mental note’ to play Mega Millions after vacation. Then came a $3M surprise
A Michigan woman made a “mental note” to play Mega Millions when she returned home from vacation, according to lottery officials. When she checked her ticket’s status a few days after the drawing, she saw $3 million in winnings.
“When the Lottery employee confirmed I really did win, I was in shock!” Reagan Blanton, of Canton, told the Michigan Lottery.
Her $2 lottery ticket and numbers 12-24-46-57-66 won her $1 million in the Oct. 6 drawing, but an extra $1 she spent tripled her prize to $3 million, according to a Jan. 10 news release from the Michigan Lottery.
A Mega Millions ticket costs $2, but for an extra $1 per play, players can purchase a “Megaplier” that multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to five times, according to the Michigan Lottery.
The Michigan Lottery said she has claimed her prize and plans to invest her winnings.
Canton is approximately 30 miles west of Detroit.
This story was originally published January 11, 2024 at 3:33 PM with the headline "Woman makes ‘mental note’ to play Mega Millions after vacation. Then came a $3M surprise."
