Jesse Perkins andMary Crider frequently play Mega Millions together
when the jackpot exceeds $200 million.
That's what happened in the drawing on September 20,
when the jackpot was estimated to be $277 million.
One of the tickets they purchased ended up matching the first five
winning numbers with the exception of the Mega Ball number
As they claimed their prize, Mary informed Virginia Lottery officials. "I had to double-check the ticket because I couldn't believe it
The ticket was one of only two in the country to win the $1 million prize
Jesse Perkins andMary Crider frequently play Mega Millions together
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