Three Coloradans became millionaires this month after winning big on Powerball lottery tickets bought in Denver, Loveland and Pueblo, according to a news release from Colorado Lottery.
One winner, identified as “Sean S.” in the release, played the same numbers used by his grandfather when the latter bought a Quick Pick ticket shortly before his death in 2018.
The numbers — 11-18-23-38-60 — netted Sean S. a $1 million prize on St. Patrick’s Day, which he learned of after receiving a notification on his phone.
He told Colorado Lottery that he plans to put most of the money toward retirement but may spend some on home improvements and a new car.
“A Corvette would be my favorite,” he said in the release. “But since I have two kids, maybe just a new Tahoe. It’s functional.”
Sean S. bought his ticket in Pueblo. A $2 million ticket was also sold in Denver, and a $100,000 ticket was sold in Longmont ahead of the March 19 Powerball drawing. The March 12 drawing also produced winners, including a $1 million ticket sold in Loveland and a $100,000 ticket sold in Rangely.
The Powerball jackpot had climbed to $444 million as of Saturday morning, with the next drawing scheduled for 8:59 p.m.