A stranger stops to fill up his gas tank, enters the store to buy something, and leaves with $1.17 billion

Close-up of a hand holding the $1.17 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Sunshine Food and Gas in Cottonwood, California.

A routine refuel has become a life-altering event for one lucky individual in Cottonwood, California. The winner, who has yet to come forward, unknowingly purchased a Mega Millions ticket worth 1.200 billion dollars (about 1.170 billion euros) on December 27, 2024, during a simple trip to the pump. Sunshine Food and Gas, also known as … Read more

A 1 in 2 million chance: a homeless man’s luck in California on a scratch card changes his life

Close-up of a Triple Red 777 scratcher ticket like the one that earned a homeless San Luis Obispo man a $1 million California Lottery jackpot

A man experiencing homelessness in San Luis Obispo just became an instant millionaire after buying a California Lottery scratcher at Sandy’s Deli-Liquor. The local store manager confirmed the news, calling the lucky individual a “loyal customer.” Reports indicate that on the evening of April 6, this man purchased two $5 Triple Red 777 scratchers, along … Read more

The search continues for the billionaire who won the $344 million Mega Millions jackpot that has yet to be claimed: authorities are urging people to hurry

Close‑up of Mega Millions ticket showing winning numbers and logo linked to unclaimed $344 million Illinois jackpot

One lucky ticket from Casey’s General Store in Cortland, Illinois remains unredeemed, leaving a massive $344 million prize up for grabs. The unknown multi-millionaire correctly matched the winning numbers (1, 5, 17, 39, 62 and Mega Ball 8) in the March 25 drawing but has yet to claim their life-changing fortune. Illinois lottery officials confirm … Read more