TWO Massachusetts Players Were Just ONE Number Away From $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot

Imagine waking up this morning and finding out you ALMOST won the $1 billion? You'd be somewhat comforted by the fact that you're a millionaire (well, if you don't count those pesky taxes). Not one but TWO Mega Millions players here in Massachusetts last night were indeed just one number away from hitting the $1.1 billion jackpot.

Where were the tickets sold? They haven't told us yet. But two players had all 5 numbers but missed the Mega Ball. Both will get $1 million. Not a bad consolation prize? But then again, Uncle Sam and the state of Massachusetts will take a nice chunk of that away too.

The numbers drawn were all on the low side... 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and the Mega Ball was 9. Florida, Ohio, and Massachusetts had the most big money winners yesterday. However, no one got all 6 numbers so now the jackpot could be around $1.35 billion by the time the next drawing which is Friday night.

This day was one of the highlights of my career. That morning before I left for work, I had no idea it was even going to happen. But when you work in radio, sometimes incredible opportunities just fall in your lap.

At the time I was working for WROR's sister station 98.5 The Sports Hub. One of our hosts brought me along for a skating session with Boston Bruins legends the day before the first NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. I got to skate with some of my childhood heroes like Brad Park, Ray Bourque, Terry O'Reilly, and Rick Middleton. I'll never forget it.