A withdrew Army lieutenant learned that someone had hit the jackpot, and finally realized it was him.
” It was unbelievable”, veteran , Christopher Leydic , told the , Virginia Lottery. ” I thought,’ Is this true?'”
The nearly$ 1 million win was actually the result of Leydic’s online lottery game. He tried his luck on a solution for Cash 5 with EZ Match, a gathering game with$ 1 cards, according to lottery officers, who published a news release and a url entry on the game.
Leydic noticed the prize medal went over, an indication that one scored great in the , Aug. 17 , drawing.
Christopher saw that the jackpot for Cash 5 with EZ Match had reverted to the game’s$ 200, 000 starting point, and thought,” Oh, somebody won it”.
What the Chester man did n’t realize was, HE was that winner!
” It was amazing! I thought,’ Is this genuine?'”
He bought his… , photograph. twitter.com/zXH45Zi4tZ
— , Virginia Lottery , ( @VirginiaLottery )  , August 21, 2024
” Oh, anyone won it”, Leydic said.
Leydic quickly realized that he was the one who beat the odds of 1-in-1. 2 million to suit every number chosen in the drawing. He won$ 958, 740, though lottery officials did n’t reveal the total prize amount after taxes.
Then Leydic, who served in the military for 21 years, hopes to devote his prize money on expenses and put some into savings. He is from Chester, a around 15-mile travel south from , Richmond.
A raffle winner has not been unaware of their first win. In , North Carolina, another champion thought one more hit the jackpot, but it was really him,  , McClatchy News , reported in 2022.
Many people are safe to play or bargain without injury. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that may destroy lives and families.
If you or a loved one displays symptoms of gambling addiction, you may get help by calling the regional betting line at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the , National Council on Problem Gambling , site.
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