A Mega Millions ticket purchased on a whim at a Pavilions in Newport Beach, California, turned into a $1 million win for Joaquin Vaughn Redo. Initially considering throwing the ticket away, he discovered he had matched five numbers in the drawing. The win will help him with a down payment on a home. Other recent million-dollar prizes in California include wins in Bellflower, Huntington Beach, and Rowland Heights, totaling over $6 million in prizes for California Lottery players.