https://www.lotterypost.com/news/153157 Lottery Post News Story: NJ couple claims other half of record lottery jackpot en-us Lottery Post RSS Generator https://www.lotterypost.com/news/153157/797500 https://www.lotterypost.com/news/153157/797500 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:08:41 GMT RJOh I haven't owned a dog in 20 years but if I won a lottery jackpot I might get one to watch the house.

]]> RJOh https://www.lotterypost.com/news/153157 https://www.lotterypost.com/news/153157 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:13 GMT Lottery Post A New Jersey couple claimed half of the record $390 million Mega Millions jackpot Monday and said they are retired effective immediately.

Elaine and Harold Messner chose the cash option for the prize from the March 6 drawing in the multi-state game. They will receive $116,557,083 before the 25 percent federal withholding tax.

We feel very fortunate and blessed, Harold Messner, 57, a general contractor who bought the winning ticket. This is that early retirement we've always dreamed of... [ More ]

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