Camden, NJ Man Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

Camden, NJ Man Wins Mega Millions JackpotCamden, NJ Man Wins Mega Millions Jackpot A Camden, New Jersey man has become an instant multi-millionaire after matching all six numbers in the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Tuesday, March 29th, 2023. The winning ticket, which was purchased at the 7-Eleven store on Broadway in Camden, is worth an estimated $241.8 million. The lucky winner has chosen to remain anonymous but has indicated that he plans to use his winnings to support his family and give back to his community. “I still can’t believe it,” said the man in a statement released by the New Jersey Lottery. “I’ve been playing the lottery for years, but I never thought I’d actually win.” The winning numbers were 10, 15, 31, 34, 43, and the Mega Ball was 14. The jackpot had been rolling over since January and had reached its highest level in over two years. The Camden man is the first Mega Millions jackpot winner from New Jersey since 2018. He is also the second-largest lottery winner in New Jersey history, behind Edwin Castro, who won a Powerball jackpot worth $273 million in 2008. The New Jersey Lottery has congratulated the winner and encouraged all players to continue playing. “You never know when your luck might change,” said a spokesperson for the lottery. The Mega Millions lottery is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. The starting jackpot is $20 million, and it increases by several million dollars each time there is no winner.