Roseville Chevron sells Mega Millions ticket with five out of six numbers

Somewhere, someone is holding a Mega Millions ticket worth a lot of money that is being sold at a Chevron station in Roseville. “I wish them good luck,” said Dennis Estrada, who stopped by the supermarket to check his ticket. “I hope they make good financial decisions.” The ticket was purchased at the Chevron station at the corner of Blue Oaks and Foothill Boulevards in Roseville.| MORE | $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Circle K store in Shasta County “I didn’t know it was this place. I bought a ticket, but of course I wasn’t the winner,” said Steve Montague, stopping by with a few scratch cards from the Christmas holidays. Montague said if it were him, he would want to help as many people as possible. “With that much money, are you kidding?” “You couldn’t help but help people,” he said. A second lot also matched five numbers and was purchased at the Cardenas Market in San Bernardino. Each of these lots is worth more than $787,000. The sale of lottery tickets across the state not only inspires excitement and daydreams of winning among players, but also provides funds for the state’s public education system. “Raising additional funding for California public schools is the only reason the lottery exists,” said Carolyn Becker, a spokeswoman for the California Lottery. “Yes, we’re very happy about big jackpot wins like this, historic even for Mega Millions, but our real pride is raising money for public schools every day.” And although Estrada didn’t have a winning ticket this time, “It is the ultimate dream to win that much money,” he said. “I would take care of my mother. She has done a lot for me, so pay it forward to her.” The winning tickets, which matched five out of six numbers, must be redeemed within six months, according to lottery rules. The jackpot winner – with a ticket purchased in Shasta County – has one year. For more coverage of top California stories, click here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter