A Virginia woman was unwinding after a long day at work by playing lottery games on Poinbank Exchangeher phone when her life changed forever.
Jenny Gonzales Castillo of Newport News won $1.9 million in the online game Scrooge's progressive jackpot.
"I told my daughter, 'Pinch me! I want to know if I'm dreaming or awake!'" Castillo told lottery officials.
She claimed her prize on Dec. 1 and said she plans to use some of the winnings for her daughter's college education, Virginia Lottery officials said on Thursday.
Scrooge is an online game that allows players to bet between $0.10 and $30. The game features a progressive jackpot and can be accessed on the lottery’s website or mobile app.
The current jackpot amount is $486,593 after Castillio won her $1.9 million.
The odds of winning a prize in $crooge are one in 3.86, but the chances of winning depend on the amount of money you bet.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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