Mystery Winner Comes Forward To Claim $85 Million Prize From 'Mega' Ticket Sold On Staten Island
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The mystery winner of last month's Mega Millions jackpot has finally been revealed.
Jin Ok Choi, 54, who won the $85 million drawing on July 3, was introduced by New York Lottery officials on Thursday.
Choi purchased the quick-pick ticket while shopping for a bottle of wine at Empire Wine and Liquor on Richmond Hill Road.
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Choi rarely plays the lottery but said she couldn't help herself when she saw how big the jackpot had gotten.
"I might spend $10 a year on lottery tickets," Choi said. "I saw the big jackpot on the display in the store and went ahead and bought a ticket."
The winning numbers were 3, 4, 24, 36, 52 and the Mega Ball is 45.
Choi chose the lump sum payment of $64 million. She will take home just over $40 million after taxes.
"I am still in shock," Choi said. "I've already started looking at new condos, but that's about it."
The owner of the store, Tony Lau, will receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The record for the largest Mega Millions jackpot was set in March. It was worth more than $650 million.
