Riverside Resident Wins $500,000 Lottery JackpotRiverside Resident Wins $500,000 Lottery Jackpot Riverside, CA – A local resident has emerged as the lucky winner of a $500,000 jackpot in the California Lottery’s Mega Millions game. The winning ticket was purchased at the Corner Market on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched all five regular numbers in the Friday, April 15th draw. The winning numbers were 11, 17, 23, 34, and 52. The Mega Ball number was 10. According to the California Lottery, the Riverside resident is the sixth person to win a Mega Millions jackpot in the state this year. The game offers a starting jackpot of $20 million, which grows with each rollover until it is won. The Riverside winner purchased their ticket for $2 and said they had been playing the lottery for several years. They discovered their newfound fortune by checking their ticket at the lottery’s website over the weekend. “I couldn’t believe it at first,” the winner said. “I called my wife over and had her check the numbers to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.” The winner said they plan to use the money to pay off their mortgage, help their children with their education, and invest some for their future. They also expressed a desire to give back to their community by supporting local charities. The California Lottery encourages all winners to take their time in deciding how to use their winnings. They also recommend seeking advice from financial and legal professionals to ensure the money is managed responsibly. Winning a lottery jackpot can be a life-changing event. The Riverside resident’s story serves as a reminder that anyone can have a chance to win big with the California Lottery.