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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Lottery flub pays off: Michigan co-workers win $1M Mega Millions: Lottery flub pays off: Michigan co-workers win $1M55 Rating:GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Mega Millions mistake by an office employee is paying off for her and 20 of her Ottawa County coworkers. The Michigan Lottery says the Bus Busters lottery club won $1 million during the historic Mega Millions drawing on Oct. 23. All 21 winners work for SoundOff Commercial Vehicle Solutions in Hudsonville. The lottery club's representative said they pooled their money for lottery tickets, with their boss matching the amount for a total of $212. However, the woman who volunteered to buy the lottery tickets only purchased Mega Millions tickets, not a mix of Mega Millions and Powerball tickets as the group had planned. It turns out the last ticket she bought matched all five white balls drawn, winning a $1 million prize. The lottery club's spokesman says although each member contributed varying amounts, they all agreed to divvy up the winnings evenly, which will amount to about $47,600 each before taxes. "Everyone's plans for the money are a little different, but I know a lot of folks are looking forward to sharing with family, paying for college tuition, and I wouldn't be surprised to see some new cars in the parking lot at work," said lottery club representative David Lantzy. The winning ticket was sold by Bricks, located at 862 44th Street SW in Georgetown Township. It's the second big winning ticket the store sold in a month. On Oct. 3, Bricks sold a $2 million Michigan Raffle ticket to an Ottawa County mom.  (Click to display full-size in gallery)
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New Jersey United States Member #17842 June 28, 2005 99771 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 8:32 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to All the Winners!
Time and Again Tickets Purchased in Error Turn Out to be Winners! A mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions!
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Simpsonville United States Member #163184 January 22, 2015 1790 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 8:49 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations!! On a side note my rant about stopping MP and or PP lasted only one draw! The MP for that drawing was 3, so they did lose a bit...but so what? Won a lot more than here!! | | |
Central TN United States Member #121189 January 4, 2012 3521 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 9:04 am - IP Logged | |
<scratching head> I am wondering if she should be put in charge of buying the tickets again for the group or not ?  Integrity: There is just no substitute | | |
Brooklyn, NY United States Member #169719 October 29, 2015 1384 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 10:49 am - IP Logged | |
If you look at the ticket, 2 lines had the "5" as Mega Number. They had "15" as their Mega Number. The Meatman 🥩🍗🍔🍖🍤🌭 “The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket.” Will Rogers Winning happens in a flash, Like A Bolt Of Lightning!  | | |
Cordova,Al. United States Member #104478 January 15, 2011 8706 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 11:06 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulation to all the winners. I don't believe any one is going to be upset about the other set of tickets she was going to purchase in Powerball tickets. Nice story. | | |
United States Member #193257 October 22, 2018 491 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 12:35 pm - IP Logged | |
<scratching head> I am wondering if she should be put in charge of buying the tickets again for the group or not ? Yes, because buying multiple tickets for a single drawing gives you a mathematical advantage over spreading out your money for several different drawings. She must be the smart one in the group. Only my hairdresser knows for sure. | | |
Fresno, California United States Member #157851 August 2, 2014 3300 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 1:58 pm - IP Logged | |
So close yet so far away. Congratulations never the less. Great advertising for the Company. "May You Live Long and Prosper" Spock on Star Trek. A Vulcan. | | |
California United States Member #180566 March 13, 2017 2711 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 4:33 pm - IP Logged | |
If you look at the ticket, 2 lines had the "5" as Mega Number. They had "15" as their Mega Number. I just double-look at that when you're mentioning it meatman,yep. wow. i personally won many pick 3's  today(same number)so i can just imagine how happy the people in this picture-story is feelin' right about now. this is great. i can just imagine all the happiness they feel. this is awesome, as a bunch they all won great job, and shout out to BRICK's or Bricky's, they get a nice pay day too." Way to go! I see all diff people in this happy pix, and i know they are going to enjoy it utilize it/invest it wisely to last. God bless them. Bye all. Good luck with all of your lottery games this week, and thereafter. 0860=$6,200.00-1/25/2019... #3193 on 2/1/19 #5593_9553. 7-6-8-9 =$8,100. Key Money #s: 0131,0620,0688,1897,1359,1031,2740.7848,2748, 3195 1953 9531 4764,7447,7799 3193,5464,1215,1590, 1935, 1013, 9170,3009, 3449,9900,9531,9315,9908 | | |
I Am Going to Win Today.
bel air maryland United States Member #90247 April 24, 2010 7599 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 6:28 pm - IP Logged | |
Always keep your mistake tickets, or even take someone else's when the store has them. Ya never know... Congrats to them all!!!  "You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame baseball player.
The numbers will tell you what numbers to play. Pay attention to the numbers. Every lottery system can be improved. If you're not winning almost every day, yours can be made better. | | |
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South Carolina United States Member #22701 September 30, 2005 10108 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 9:30 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations Life, love, family  | | |
Chasing the Dream.
White Shores- California United States Member #136473 December 12, 2012 5663 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 8, 2018, 10:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations  .. But too many people in this pool. A week or two ago, our walking wounded lottery player, found himself in a pool of well over 100 persons. As " Rocket" in Infinity War, after hearing of Thor's new weapon' s name said " That's a bit much!"
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Kentucky United States Member #32651 February 14, 2006 8275 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 9, 2018, 12:02 am - IP Logged | |
.. But too many people in this pool. A week or two ago, our walking wounded lottery player, found himself in a pool of well over 100 persons. As " Rocket" in Infinity War, after hearing of Thor's new weapon' s name said " That's a bit much!" The lottery club's spokesman says although each member contributed varying amounts, they all agreed to divvy up the winnings evenly, which will amount to about $47,600 each before taxes. That could have disastrous had those contributing more demanded a pari-mutual payoff. | | |
Brooklyn, NY United States Member #169719 October 29, 2015 1384 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 9, 2018, 5:11 am - IP Logged | |
The lottery club's spokesman says although each member contributed varying amounts, they all agreed to divvy up the winnings evenly, which will amount to about $47,600 each before taxes. That could have disastrous had those contributing more demanded a pari-mutual payoff.
Where I used to work, we did a pool when the jackpots got high. One guy used to put in twice the amount. He said it was for his son. We stopped that quickly and said "If we win, you can give him a share of your money" The Meatman 🥩🍗🍔🍖🍤🌭 “The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket.” Will Rogers Winning happens in a flash, Like A Bolt Of Lightning! | | |
Chasing the Dream.
White Shores- California United States Member #136473 December 12, 2012 5663 Posts Offline | | Posted: November 9, 2018, 9:22 am - IP Logged | |
The lottery club's spokesman says although each member contributed varying amounts, they all agreed to divvy up the winnings evenly, which will amount to about $47,600 each before taxes. That could have disastrous had those contributing more demanded a pari-mutual payoff. Exactly Stack. It's like the old saying " it's all fun and games, until someone loses an eye." Meaning to me,l will play along, until we hit a " major" jackpot & then we can turn around and look at the room. Oh Jack, who is married, threw in $2.00. But Peter, the bachelor, threw in $10.. you know where l am going with this.. * Voice of Reason * People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it- George Bernard Shaw. | | |
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