Portland couple won $8.9 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks jackpot in March

WHO: Oregon Lottery officials

WHEN: 2 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018

WHERE: 7-Eleven, 4250 NE 122nd Ave., Portland OR

WHAT: Oregon Lottery officials will present an $89,000 selling bonus check to representatives of 7-Eleven for selling an $8.9 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket. Lottery officials will also be handing out a limited number of free Scratch-its at the event.

BACKGROUND: William Breese of Portland won $8.9 million in March when his ticket matched the numbers on the Oregon’s Game Megabucks drawing. He found out he had won the prize after picking up a relative from the airport and stopping for groceries. He will not be in attendance on April 20.

VISUALS: Oregon Lottery officials will present an over-sized ceremonial check to representatives of 7-Eleven and will also distribute a limited amount of free Scratch-it 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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