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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold At Bergen Convenience Store

A lottery ticket bought at a Bergen County convenience store was a $1 million winner in the Mega Millions contest.

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The lucky winner purchased their ticket at Food Mart, 240 Market Street in Elmwood Park on Friday, the NJ Lottery said. They have not yet been identified.
The lucky winner purchased their ticket at Food Mart, 240 Market Street in Elmwood Park on Friday, the NJ Lottery said. They have not yet been identified. (Shutterstock)

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A lottery ticket bought at a Bergen County convenience store was a $1 million winner in the Mega Millions contest.

The lucky winner purchased their ticket at Food Mart, 240 Market Street in Elmwood Park on Friday, the NJ Lottery said. They have not yet been identified.

The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn on Friday.

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The next drawing will be held Tuesday, January 18, at 11 p.m. All NJ Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 p.m. to participate.

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