Unemployed NJ Man Wins $273 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

Unemployed NJ Man Wins $273 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
Mega Millions lottery tickets rest on a counter at a Pilot travel center near Burlington, N.C., on July 1, 2016. AP Photo/Gerry Broome
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An unemployed handyman from New Jersey said he won a $273 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing after leaving his lucky ticket in the store.

Michael J. Weirsky, 53, of Alpha, told lottery officials on March 6 that he is the jackpot winner, coming forward to claim the prize.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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