Walmart employee wins one million dollar jackpot after being called in for a shift on her day off

A Walmart employee’s routine day took an extraordinary turn when she ended up winning a $1 million lottery jackpot after being called into work on her day off. Rebeca Gonzalez, from Los Angeles County, became an overnight millionaire thanks to a chance purchase.

Walmart employee won $1 million after covering a shift on her day off. (Unsplash)

A lucky shift

Rebeca Gonzalez, a Walmart employee, was called in for a three-hour shift on Labour Day to cover for a colleague. Though she had family plans for a barbecue, she decided to answer the call of duty. During her lunch break, she intended to buy a California Lottery ticket but couldn’t due to a surge in customers.

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“I completely forgot about it after the rush,” Rebeca told Marca. However, once her shift ended, she remembered and bought a $10 Scratchers Single Double Triple game from a vending machine. Little did she know, this simple act would change her life forever.

The moment of a lifetime

To her astonishment, the scratch-off ticket revealed a $1 million jackpot. Rebeca, who had only won up to $50 in the past despite her habit of buying tickets twice a month, was overwhelmed. Her first call was to her manager — the same person who had asked her to come in on her day off.

“It’s surreal. I’m still processing it,” she said. Walmart will also receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, adding another layer of celebration to the story.

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Dreams fulfilled

Rebeca plans to use her winnings to improve her family’s life. She has already secured a five-bedroom house and paid off significant debts. Reflecting on her childhood, she recalled the financial struggles her family endured and the sacrifices they made to get by.

“When I told them, everyone cried tears of joy,” she shared, expressing her gratitude for being able to provide a better future for her loved ones.

This life-changing moment highlights the unpredictability of fortune and how a simple decision to show up at work can lead to unimaginable rewards.