- An anonymous Bayville carpenter won $2 million on a Mega Millions ticket
- He missed a $345 million jackpot by one number
- He plans to pay off his mortgage and remodel his home, but says he has no plans to retire
Bayville, N.J. — An Ocean County carpenter who has spent his life building things with his hands just built himself a little financial security — a $2 million Mega Millions prize that he almost didn’t believe was real.
The winner, who has asked to remain anonymous, bought his quick-pick lottery ticket at the Country Food Market on Route 9 in Bayville before the October 6th drawing.
As a habit, he checks his tickets the morning after each drawing…