 Robert and Tonya Harris were the lucky winners of this week’s Mega Millions $270 million lottery drawing. The couple, from South Georgia, became millionaires Friday night when the numbers 12, 22 19 7 13 and mega number 10 were drawn.
The lucky numbers that were picked by the couple were their grandchildren’s birthdays. The owner of the winning ticket, Mr. Harris, a structural steel and iron worker, called his employer the next morning, to tell him that he planned to retire.
The couple preferred the cash option, reducing their winnings to about $164 million. Another 207 players matched four numbers plus the mega number, each receiving prizes of $10,000 each.
Mr. Harris said in a report, referring to his grandchildren: “Them grandkids are everything I work for, strive for, to make sure they have a good life, and now they’re going to have a good life.” He plans to use his money wisely and enjoy it with his wife and family.
Source: Article originally published in MediaGambling
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Couple wins $270 million in Mega Millions Lottery