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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Laid off Oregon man wins $1 million Mega Millions: Laid off Oregon man wins $1 million52 Rating:By Todd Northrop MERLIN, Ore. — Laid off since May, Riley Gunn was driving his wife and kids home to their cabin in the woods in southern Oregon after registering for computer programming classes, when he pulled off the freeway to buy corn dogs for the kids. Knowing his wife would not approve because money was so tight, but feeling he was sure to win, Gunn said Tuesday he bought an $8 lottery ticket, letting the machine pick the numbers. When he checked online, he found he had won $1 million. Riley won second prize in the Mega Millions game, but because he had also purchased the Megaplier option for an extra $1 per play, his prize was increased from $250,000 to $1 million. When Riley checked his winning ticket, he couldn't believe his eyes. "I saw that I had matched all five numbers, but not the Mega Ball," he said. He woke up his wife, Misti, with the news that they were $250,000 winners. When Riley remembered that he had chosen the Megaplier option, and the Megaplier multiplier "4" was drawn, he realized he was a $1 million winner. "I just couldn't believe it. Misti and I were both shocked, and really excited." Gunn said after collecting his $670,000 in winnings, after taxes, he gave a tenth to his church, bought a pair of new Jeeps, and put in a bid on a house. He plans to use the rest to start his own software business. Riley purchased the winning Mega Millions ticket at Lil' Pantry Market & Deli in Merlin, Oregon, for the January 4 drawing.  (Click to display full-size in gallery)
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670k goes a LONG WAY in Oregon! Congrats to the family. | | |
North Jersey United States Member #5812 July 18, 2004 15888 Posts Online | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 9:29 am - IP Logged | |
Kudos to the Gunn family. A nice way to start the New Year....! Obama said in 2006, even President George Bush is not above the law, NO President is above the law. HE LIED.! | | |
East Hampton, NY United States Member #42425 June 25, 2006 1030 Posts Online | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 9:39 am - IP Logged | |
Wow that is great news!! Congrats to them. $$ FOR THE WIN! | | |
Mcminnville, Oregon United States Member #3070 December 13, 2003 1912 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 9:45 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the couple on their big win! I am hoping my million is coming soon too!-weshar75 
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North Carolina United States Member #65081 September 1, 2008 302 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 9:46 am - IP Logged | |
So happy for them!!! I've been looking for a job over a year, so I hope I'm next! "Don't be a schmuck, always take the cash." -Coin Toss | | |
garrett, indiana United States Member #129235 June 13, 2012 92 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 10:23 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations! What a sweet story! | | |
United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 1394 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 10:31 am - IP Logged | |
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Bay Area/ California United States Member #136486 December 12, 2012 663 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 10:36 am - IP Logged | |
Hope your wish comes true..
Aint nothing like having matching jeeps after a win its the new status symbol of happiness.
Enjoy your winnings. . | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16181 Posts Online | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 10:42 am - IP Logged | |
Nice win....... And nice looking family. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 784 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 11:39 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations, Gunns, on your tidy MM Lottery jackpot win. Good thing, Riley, you were smart enough to remember to buy the "multiplier" option. It's great to see a person without much money left win a high jackpot!!! I'm glad Riley Gunn bought into the MM if he felt strong conviction to do so that day. However, I'm simply confused why he thought it was okay to buy more than one 'draw line' if his family was in dire financial straights. Perhaps, the trick to winning is in a "gambling mindset" which hasn't admitted financial poverty. 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Dutchess , NY United States Member #121976 January 21, 2012 1414 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 11:47 am - IP Logged | |
Thats got to be the 10th time i read someone hitting by spending $8. LOL I'll bet the corndogs were an excuse to buy lottery tickets.  and make your last check bounce.
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Germantown, Md. United States Member #134627 November 1, 2012 8 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 11:56 am - IP Logged | |
Sometimes Lady Luck does pick the right people. They are giving 10% to the Church, bought 2 Jeeps, made a bid on a house, and is starting a computer softwear business. Good Choises; Good for them. CONGRADULATIONS. | | |
U$A United States Member #106693 February 22, 2011 8815 Posts Online | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 12:37 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the family , i'm gonna get me a cabin in the woods  | | |
U$A United States Member #106693 February 22, 2011 8815 Posts Online | | Posted: January 16, 2013, 12:38 pm - IP Logged | |
Sometimes Lady Luck does pick the right people. They are giving 10% to the Church, bought 2 Jeeps, made a bid on a house, and is starting a computer softwear business. Good Choises; Good for them. CONGRADULATIONS.  Lady Luck
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