Edward Lojewski buys lottery tickets every Friday in San Jose. One day in October, it paid off big time.
The persistent and now-fortunatein a Mega Millions drawing in October officially came forward publicly this week, according to the California Lottery.
Edward Lojewski told lottery officials that each Friday, he would go to breakfast, see friends and head to the 7-Eleven located at 1413 Kooser Road to purchase two tickets each for that weekend’s Powerball, Mega Millions and Super Lotto Plus drawings. On Oct. 15, that weekly ritual became a investment with an astounding return. Lojewski’s life changed in an instant.
“I watched the news and saw the winning retailer and knew that was where I bought my tickets,” Lojewski told the lottery. “As soon as I saw I matched the first two numbers, I knew I won.”The jackpot that week was $494 million. Lojewski took home $247 million —The owner of the lucky store scored $1 million just for selling the winning ticket.“I’m at the point in my life where I don’t need toys. I have everything I need,” he said.
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