Forgotten Lottery Ticket Turns into $1 Million Win for New Jersey Couple

Mercer County Couple Wins $1 Million Lottery After Five-Month Delay A New Jersey couple recently experienced a stroke of unexpected luck when they discovered a $1 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket purchased on New Year's Eve. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, had apparently forgotten about the tickets until recently, when they decided to check them. "We were completely shocked," one of the winners stated. "We never thought we'd actually win anything like this." The winning ticket, purchased at a local convenience store, matched five of the six numbers in the drawing. The couple said they plan to use their winnings to help their children with various expenses, including paying off bills. The lottery win serves as a reminder to check those old tickets that may be hiding in wallets or drawers. This unexpected windfall has brought a significant positive change to the family's lives.