LINCOLN, NE — Brant Edgington, a single father from Nebraska, secured a $1 million prize in the Mega Millions lottery.
Edgington’s journey to millionaire status began with a casual visit to a Baker’s supermarket in Nebraska, where he initially intended to buy a premade salad for lunch. On a whim, he chose to purchase a Mega Millions ticket. It wasn’t until the Saturday after the March 22 drawing that Edgington discovered his win. Encountering difficulties with the automatic scanner, he sought assistance from a clerk, leading to the shocking revelation of his $1 million win, which he shared with him amidst assurances not to faint.
The winning ticket featured five Mega Millions quick pick plays, one of which matched five of the six winning numbers, catapulting Edgington into the millionaire’s circle. He claimed his prize at the Nebraska Lottery offices in Lincoln on the following Friday.
Despite the life-changing win, Edgington expressed a grounded perspective on lottery participation, emphasizing the importance of financial prudence, especially as a single parent. His story underscores the extraordinary nature of lottery wins, given the staggering odds of 1 in 12.6 million for winning $1 million in the Mega Millions game.