LANSING, Mich. – A search for cheaper gas led to a Tuscola County man winning a $1 million Mega Millions prize from the Michigan Lottery.
“My wife and I ate dinner in Millington and as we were leaving I noticed I needed to get gas,” said Randy Richardson, of Millington. “I told my wife I saw gas earlier in the day for 22 cents cheaper in Clio, so that’s where we went.”
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Richardson bought one Mega Millions ticket when he stopped for gas. That ticket matched the five white balls drawn – 07-36-58-60-62 – in Friday’s drawing to win a $1 million prize. He bought the winning ticket at the Beacon and Bridge Market, located at 5015 East Vienna Road in Clio.
“I checked my ticket Saturday afternoon and saw I matched five numbers,” said Richardson. “I told my wife: ‘You won’t believe this, but we got five white balls and won $1 million!’”
The 56-year-old Richardson visited Lottery headquarters on Tuesday to claim the big prize. With his winnings, he plans to help family members, buy a new Harley, and save for his retirement later this year.
“I think I’ll keep searching for the cheapest gas I can find. I figure this time I came out about $1,000,004 ahead,” Richardson joked.
Mega Millions drawings take place each Tuesday and Friday evening. Each Mega Millions play is only $2. For an additional $1 per play, players have the opportunity to add a “Megaplier” that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times.
Mega Millions tickets for may be purchased online at MichiganLottery.com and at the Lottery’s 10,500 retailers around the state until 10:45 p.m. the day of the drawing.