Virginia woman wins $1 million lottery prize after pressing the incorrect button

Miriam Long of Christiansburg, Virginia, mistakenly bought a $1 million Powerball ticket instead of a Mega Millions one at a CVS.

She matched five numbers from the March 18 drawing, winning the prize. Long called it the best mistake of her life, shocked and overwhelmed by the unexpected fortune. She didn't disclose plans for the money.

 

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Wow, what an incredible stroke of luck for Miriam Long! It's amazing how a simple mistake like pressing the wrong button at the CVS led her to win a $1 million Powerball prize. It must have been such a whirlwind of emotions for her to realize that she matched five numbers from the drawing and became an instant millionaire.

It's heartwarming to hear that she referred to it as the best mistake of her life, showing that sometimes unexpected things can turn into something truly amazing. I can only imagine the shock and overwhelming feeling she must have experienced upon realizing she won such a significant amount of money.

As she didn't disclose her plans for the winnings, it will be interesting to see how Miriam Long chooses to use her newfound fortune. Whether it's saving for the future, fulfilling a lifelong dream, or giving back to her community, I hope that this unexpected windfall brings her joy and fulfillment. Congratulations to her on this remarkable win!