New Jersey Couple Finds $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Months Later

A Mercer County couple in New Jersey discovered a $1 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket nearly five months after purchasing it on New Year's Eve at the Speedymart Food Store in West Trenton. The ticket was found forgotten in a kitchen junk drawer, and upon scanning it, the couple realized they had matched all five white balls, qualifying for the second-tier prize. They verified the win on the New Jersey Lottery website and were initially shocked by the magnitude of their prize. New Jersey lottery winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, so the ticket was still valid. The couple plans to use the money primarily to help their children and ensure they are free from debt. This story comes amid recent Mega Millions game updates that include improved odds and higher starting jackpots.