OREGON MAN DISCOVERS HIS 8.4 MILLION-DOLLAR WIN WAS JUST LYING AROUND
A man in Oregon has become the latest multi-millionaire, after discovering that he won the lottery a month ago and had no clue about it.
The man, who has requested to remain anonymous, was apparently too busy with his daily routine to check his lottery numbers. However, one morning, he heard a news report about an unclaimed $8.4 million jackpot and decided to go through his old tickets.
To his surprise, he discovered that he had the winning numbers but had not bothered to check his tickets or claim his prize. He was elated at the news and has described it as the best day of his life.
In an interview with a local news channel, the man explained that he is a busy person, and his life is pretty hectic, so he never really has time for leisure activities like checking lottery tickets.
“I didn’t even know I had the ticket until I saw a news report about an unclaimed jackpot. I usually throw my lottery tickets in the glove compartment of my car to check them later. But this ticket must have gotten lost in the mess,” he said.
The man, who is in his 40s and works in construction, says the windfall will change his life, but he doesn’t plan on splurging the money like a one-time millionaire.
“I will probably invest most of it and use it to secure my future and that of my family. After all, it’s not every day you win $8.4 million,” he added.
The Oregon Lottery confirmed that the man had indeed won the prize and had come forward to claim it. They also praised him for being responsible and checking his old tickets, saying that unclaimed prizes are often forfeited and go back into the lottery pool.
“We always urge people to check their tickets and claim their prizes as soon as possible. It’s not every day you stand a chance to win millions of dollars,” said an Oregon Lottery spokesperson.
The news of the man’s win has been met with mixed reactions on social media, with some congratulating him on his luck while others are calling him careless and irresponsible.
Many social media users have also joked about his “discovery,” with some asking if he plans on trading in his tool belt for a yacht or private jet.
The man’s story is a reminder to lottery players to always check their tickets and claim their prizes as soon as possible, no matter how busy their lives may be. Who knows? They may just be sitting on a fortune without even realizing it.
In conclusion, we wish the lucky man, who has a life so busy as to miss out on his eight million dollars jackpot for a month all the best with his newfound wealth, and hope he finds the time to check his ticket soon.
