***MEDIA ADVISORY***
“Lucky Lottery Retailer” Will Meet the Press
& Receive Selling Retailer Bonus Check
The 2’s have it…$202 million jackpot won in 2020!
TRENTON (Feb. 12, 2020) – After 16 rollovers and increasing jackpots, the long-anticipated “hit” happened in New Jersey and one retailer, Quick Stop Food Store in Edison, is proud to be the “lucky location” that sold the Mega Millions winning ticket.
| WHAT: | Bonus Check Presentation & Introduction of New Jersey Lottery "LUCKY RETAILER" |
| WHY: | This $202,000,000 Mega Millions jackpot is the first Mega Millions jackpot won in 2020. |
| WHO: | New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey will be on hand to present the Quick Stop Food Store owner with a ceremonial bonus check for selling the winning $202 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket at this location. Media are invited to view and record the presentation and interview Executive Director Carey and the “Lucky Retailer.” |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Quick Stop Food Store 940 Inman Avenue Edison, Middlesex County, NJ 08820 |
| MEDIA: | Interview & photo opportunities: Contact Missy Gillespie for availability. |
Media Inquiries:
Missy Gillespie
Communications Manager
PublicInfo@lottery.nj.gov
Phone:(609) 599-5875
