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Michigan Man Wins $553 Million Mega Jackpot
The man is originally from Michigan, but recently relocated to New Jersey for work. Good thing he did because he hit the jackpot there.
VERNON, MI — New Jersey has been buzzing about who won the $553 million Mega Millions jackpot two weeks ago and come to find out, it’s a Michigan man. Richard Wahl was revealed as the winner. He wouldn't disclose what city in Michigan, but he’s a native to the mitten who was just moved to New Jersey in July for his work.
The winning ticket was sold at the Lukoil South gas station on Route 23 in Riverdale on March 30. Although the owner told New Jersey media last week that he knew who won (a regular customer), he was tight lipped on the person's identity.
Wahl said he played the lottery after chatting with a coworker about retirement. It was only the second time he had ever played Mega Millions, he said. No word on whether he’ll return to Michigan for that retirement.
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The winner took home the 4th largest Mega Millions lottery jackpot in history, and the largest in New Jersey’s history.
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