Prineville Man is Oregon’s 4th $1 Million Mega Millions Winner

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Friday, June 03, 2016

GoLocalPDX Lifestyle Team

Prineville's Charles Beatty has become the fourth Oregonian to win $1 million playing the multi state game. 

Beaty said that he purchased the ticket because the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow and he thought that he would try his luck. When Beatty bought his ticket for the May 24 drawing, the jackpot was $203 million. 

His ticket, which he purchased at The Towne Pump & Pantry along Madras Highway in Prineville, was one of two outstanding Mega Millions $1 million winners in Oregon. 

Oregon Lottery Waiting on 2nd Winner 

The Oregon Lottery is also waiting for a $1 million prize to be claimed from a ticket that was purchased the morning of January 13 in Newport. 

The winning numbers are 29-41-53-54-70. The player has until January 15, 2017 to claim the prize. 

Mega Millions Jackpot

With no jackpot winner as of Thursday, the Mega Millions has grown to $251 million. 

Mega Millions players have the option of adding another dollar to purchase the Megaplier option which can multiply their non jackpot prize up to five times. For the May 24 drawing, the Megaplier drawn was 4, and for those who added the option, would have multiplied their prize times 4. 

Lottery officials are still waiting for the state's first Mega Millions jackpot winner, however, Oregon Mega Millions players have won over $8.8 million in prizes more than $10,000 since Mega Millions as offered in Oregon in 2011. 

Advice from Oregon Lottery 

Lottery officials recommend that you always sign the back of your tickets with each Oregon Lottery game you play, to ensure you can claim any prize you may win. The Oregon Lottery reminds players to always sign the back of their Lottery tickets, regardless of the game. In the event of winning a jackpot, they should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings. Prize winners of more than $50,000 should contact the Lottery office to schedule an appointment to claim their prize. 

Oregon Lottery 

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned nearly $10 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements

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