He had just arrived in Reno with his wife and teammates for the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championship that kicked-off this weekend.
The lucky winner said he had just deplaned when he approached the Megabucks machine and deposited us$ 20. After playing just us$ 12, the MegaJackpot hit, making Johnson the first Megabucks winner of 2010.
"I said to my wife, "Where is the attendant because I'm going to win something big," said the excited Johnson. "You never expect it's going to happen to you."