Melena Hill said her Mega Millions ticket was forgotten in her nightstand for three weeks before she discovered it was a $3 million winner. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Lottery
Hill rediscovered the ticket and was stunned to discover it had matched the first five numbers from the drawing, earning a $1 million prize that was increased to $3 million when she spent an extra $1 for the Megaplier option.
"My stomach had butterflies. I screamed a little bit," Hill recalled.
Hill did not say whether she has any immediate plans for her winnings.
