The owners of the California gas station who sold the fifth largest Mega Millions ticket in history on Friday were elated to learn their store had played a small part in the $1.22 billion jackpot win as they rebuilt the business after a devastating fire three years ago.

COTTONWOOD, Calif. – A single ticket sold in Northern California matched all six numbers – white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and Mega Ball 6 – to win the $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing, according to lottery officials.

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.