The persistent and now-fortunate San Jose lottery player who won $247 million in a Mega Millions drawing in October officially came forward publicly this week, according to the California Lottery.
Edward Lojewski told lottery officials that each Friday, he would go to breakfast, see friends and head to the 7-Eleven located at 1413 Kooser Road to purchase two tickets each for that weekend’s Powerball, Mega Millions and Super Lotto Plus drawings.
On Oct. 15, that weekly ritual became a investment with an astounding return. Lojewski’s life changed in an instant.
“I watched the news and saw the winning retailer and knew that was where I bought my tickets,” Lojewski told