***MEDIA ADVISORY*** "Lucky Lottery Retailer" Will Meet the Press & Receive Selling Retailer Bonus Check
"Lucky Lottery Retailer" Will Meet the Press & Receive Selling Retailer Bonus Check
NJ Players on a Winning Streak – Mega Millions Jackpot is the Fourth Multi-State Prize in 2020
TRENTON (July 27, 2020) – After 12 rollovers and increasing jackpots, the long-anticipated "hit" happened in New Jersey and one retailer, Brenda's Inc. in Bayonne, 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 $124,000,000 Mega Millions jackpot is the second Mega Millions jackpot won in New Jersey in 2020. |
| WHO: | New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey will be on hand to present the Brenda’s Inc. owner with a ceremonial bonus check for selling the winning $124 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: | Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Brenda’s Inc. Retail Store 110 Kennedy Boulevard Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ 07002 |
| MEDIA: | Interview & photo opportunities: Contact Missy Gillespie for availability |
Media planning on attending are requested to RSVP in order to prepare for broadcast requirements. Please contact Missy Gillespie at 609-599-5875 or Missy.Gillespie@lottery.nj.gov.
PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID/PRESS CREDENTIALS FOR BUILDING ACCESS
Media Inquiries:
Missy Gillespie
Communications Manager
PublicInfo@lottery.nj.gov
Phone:(609) 599-5875
