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Tinton Falls Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

Man will split winnings second winner in Virginia

A Tinton Falls resident has claimed his winning Mega Millions ticket and will take home $73,279,052 before taxes, according to a release.

Giuseppe "Joe" Garofalo chose the cash option and will split the $198 million jackpot with a second winner from Virginia.

New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger announced that the ticket was bought at Kwik Farms located at 590 Shrewsbury Ave. in the borough. The convenience store is located at a Lukoil gas station.

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