New Jersey Lottery instant game players claimed more than $4.2 million in top-tier annuity prizes during July.
There were two million dollar Diamond Spectacular winners this month.
Refugio from Oakland in Bergen County was one of those the lucky winners. “My dream has now come true! I can buy a small house and maybe start my own restaurant,” he said. Refugio loves to cook and his favorite cuisines are Latin, Spanish, Greek and Italian. “I had $20 in my pocket so I spent it,” he said. Refugio bought just one ticket. His final thought was, “Thanks be to G-d.” His lucky retailer is Wine 2 Spirits, 662 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque in Passaic County.
They earned a $16,250 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.