See what the N.J. $90M Mega Millions jackpot winner did after learning they had the winning ticket

See what the N.J. $90M Mega Millions jackpot winner did after learning they had the winning ticket

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Key Points:

  • A Mega Millions player from Hudson County won the $90 million jackpot from the Dec. 2 drawing and chose the nearly $42 million cash option, lottery officials announced.
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Garden State News in Union City, and the winner opted to remain anonymous as allowed by New Jersey law.
  • The player had a premonition on the night of the drawing and found personal significance in the winning numbers, which commemorated important life milestones.
  • The winner plans to stay grounded and use the winnings to achieve financial freedom for their family without letting the prize change their life.
  • Garden State News received a $30,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, with the store owner expressing pride in being part of