WHO: Oregon Lottery officials

WHEN: Noon, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018

WHERE: Lil' Pantry Market & Deli, 148 Merlin Road, Merlin, OR

WHAT: Oregon Lottery officials will present a $20,000 selling bonus check to representatives of the Lil' Pantry Market & Deli for selling a $2 million Powerball ticket. Lottery officials will also be handing out Powerball free plays at the event.

BACKGROUND: Ronald Ceci of Grants Pass won $2 million when his quick pick Powerball ticket had all but one number for the Saturday, Dec. 30 drawing. He purchased his ticket with the added $1 Power Play option, which gives players a chance to multiply their non-jackpot wins. Mr. Ceci will not be attending the event.

VISUALS: Oregon Lottery officials will present an over-sized ceremonial check to representatives of Lil' Pantry Market & Deli and will also distribute a limited amount of Powerball free-play tickets to patrons of the store.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned over $11 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org

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