Walmart employee leaves work $1m richer after last-minute lottery ticket purchase on planned day off
Even though she wasn’t meant to be working that day, a WALMART employee struck it fortunate after her holiday shift when she won a million-dollar lottery ticket.
When the tail worker stopped by the California Lottery vending machine at the store on her way out of her shift, she was at the right place at the right moment.
Originally, Rebecca Gonzalez was not supposed to work on Labor Day at Walmart in the City of Industry, which is roughly 20 miles east of Los Angeles. However, the shop called her at the last minute.
She informed the California Lottery that she grudgingly consented to perform a little shift on her day off.
Gonzalez stated that they just required me for three hours on Labor Day.
We were going to have a cookout, so it goes without saying that I wanted to be at home with my family.
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Gonzalez made the most of her vacation by purchasing a lottery ticket while working, even though she was only meant to be on vacation for three hours.
During her hectic workday, she forgot about her original plan to purchase a Single Double Triple Scratchers game from the vending machine during her break.
Gonzalez laughed as he told the lottery, “I didn’t remember I was going to buy a Scratchers until I left for the night and passed by the machines.”
She won the top reward with her $10 lottery ticket, instantly making her a billionaire.
I was incredulous! Gonzalez stated.
Gonzalez will receive a $5,000 bonus from Walmart for selling her ticket.
I won $1m at 28 playing a lottery scratch-off I swore I wouldn t be a statistic & after 8 years I have nothing left-
According to lottery authorities, there are lottery machines in more than 200 Walmart Supercenters in California.
Gonzalez stated that she is closing on a house with her spouse after using the million dollars to pay off her debt.
She intends to continue working at Walmart despite the additional income.
Gonzalez told the lottery, “I’ve only told one person at work, and that was the manager who wanted me to stay late on a holiday.”
“He couldn’t believe it.”
Top lottery winners in the US
Millions of people hope to win the lotto and become famous and wealthy. These are the largest lottery winners in US history.
- Edwin Castro – $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022, in California.
- Theodorus Struyck – $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, in California.
- Unknown winner – $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida.
- Marvin and Mae Acosta from Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson from Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach, Florida – $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016.
- Unknown winner – $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
- Unknown winner – he sued the mother of his child to keep his identity hidden – $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, from Maine.
- Unknown winner – $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois.
- Cheng and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Liem Chao – $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon.
- Yanira Alvarez – $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
- Wolverine FLL Lottery Club – $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, from Michigan.
- Unknown winner – $842.4 million Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024, from Michigan.
According to lottery authorities, four other California lottery players have also struck it rich in recent months by using scratch-off tickets.
Wayne Sims purchased his $1 million Ultimate Cash game at San Francisco’s Pearl Market.
Two winners, Robert Befriends from Plma Liquor in La Palma and Alex Vela from Circus Liquors in North Hollywood, purchased their winning tickets at liquor establishments.
R. Abrahamian purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game at a 7-11 in Burbank and won it.
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After months without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $489 million.
Some players have been fortunate enough to win $1 million along the road, but no one has won the enormous sum.
Do not forget to gamble sensibly.An individual who gambles responsibly is one who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn t gamble if they re upset, angry, or depressed
Visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online or give the National Gambling Helpline a call at 1-800-522-4700 if you or someone you know is battling with a gambling addiction.
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