Social Distancing Win!

Patrick Johnson
Community & Corporate Engagement
971-600-6059
Patrick.johnson@lottery.oregon.gov
When Jason Hagey and his coworker were going to stop for a cup of coffee, he decided to check his Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket with the Oregon Lottery Mobile App.

“I scan the ticket and all these balloons start showing up on the screen,” Hagey, who lives in Cove, said. “I thought I had won a free ticket, but I won $6,200! I scanned it at the Minute Mart where we got coffee, and sure enough, I won. I’m ahead!”

Hagey, who is an electrician who lives in Eastern Oregon said that with the Oregon Lottery offices being temporarily closed, he decided to mail in his $6,215 winning ticket. He also said with everything going on in the economy, he is going to save his winnings for now.

The Oregon Lottery to protect the health and safety of its employees and the public, have temporarily closed the Salem and Wilsonville Lottery offices. Officials with the Lottery continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely. If players have a winning ticket, they can fill out a claim form on the Oregon Lottery website and then mail in the signed ticket and claim form.

Players who have winning tickets of $50,000 or more, will need to make an appointment to come to the Oregon Lottery office in Salem. Call 503-540-1000 for assistance. As always, players should be certain to sign the back of their tickets.

“It was the first time I had won that much, and the first time I mailed it in. I was impressed with the turnaround time and how fast I got the winnings,” he said.

Ron Williams, of Hermiston agreed.

“When I mailed my $22,000 Lucky Lines winner, I registered it and put insurance on it,” Williams said. “I may continue doing that after this, it saved me a four-and-a-half-hour trip one way in my truck.”

Williams said he is a “faithful” player and that he, too, is going to be holding onto his winnings.

“I have won a big prize on Keno, and now Lucky Lines,” he said. “Good things happen in threes, so I am going to try for Powerball next.”

The Oregon Lottery reminds players to always sign the back of their Lottery tickets, regardless of the game. In the event of winning a jackpot, they should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings.

Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned more than $12 billion for economic development, public education, Outdoor School, state parks, Veterans services and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org