DOOLEY Observed: Mega Millions winner who just claimed $324 million: I forgot I bought tickets

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Mega Millions winner who just claimed $324 million: I forgot I bought tickets

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's $324 million Mega Millions jackpot winner Steve Tran had a 3 a.m. epiphany earlier this week that spurred him from sleep and had him fumbling through a pile of lottery tickets on top of his dresser.

"I remembered, I think I went to San Jose," the Northern California delivery driver told state lottery officials, who had publicized that the winning ticket was purchased at a gift shop in that city.

Tran checked his tickets, and the winner was "just sitting in my house, on top of my drawer."

After hugs from family, Tran phoned his boss.

"I'm really sorry boss. I hit the jackpot. I don't think I'm going to come in today, tomorrow, or ever," Tran remembered.

The $648 million jackpot is the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. It started its ascent Oct. 4. Lotto officials say 22 draws came and went without winners. Some $336 million in tickets were sold for the Dec. 17 drawing.