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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Massachusetts man wins half of $61M Mega Millions jackpot Mega Millions: Massachusetts man wins half of $61M Mega Millions jackpot54 Rating:HYANNIS, Mass. — A Massachusetts man is $30.5 million richer after splitting Tuesday night's $61 million Mega Millions jackpot with a co-winner from California. Sandeep "Sunny" Singh can hardly catch his breath. Today he's posing for pictures with a giant check for $30.5 million. Yesterday, this newly minted millionaire was busy working two jobs to help his mom pay the bills. "Ahh, I'm like overwhelmed right now," he said after cashing in his ticket at Lottery headquarters. He was so busy he nearly missed out on buying his winning ticket. Sunny's sister ran to the AM PM convenience store in Hyannis to buy a quick pick Mega Millions ticket for him. Wednesday night, other customers visited the store are hoping lightning strikes twice. "He did it, I can do it," said a customer purchasing a bunch of tickets. "Oh yeah, I know him. He works in the Best Buy. He comes all the time. He's a regular customer," said the clerk. He added that he's happy for Sunny because he's "a nice guy." So how does a 22-year-old spend all this money? "Helping my mom with her mortgage, helping family, and donate some money to the community," he said. Sunny also mentioned he'd like to get his bachelor's degree in business. But he won't be buying gifts for a girlfriend. She dumped him a couple weeks ago. "No, no lucky girlfriend, just broke up with her, Nice. Ha ha. Thank God!" he giggled. The ex is out of luck. But that just means more winnings to go around for the other ladies in Sunny's life, his mom, his sister, and his baby niece. "My mom needs the help and my family can definitely use it so God helped us out at the right time," he says. Sunny took the lump sum of $23 million. He plans to give two weeks notice at Best Buy and wait until the end of the quarter to leave the bank where he works. CBS We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 47 comments. Last comment 7 months ago by .
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Hurrah for Massachusetts! Thanks to California again, your a winner.  | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 967 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 7:50 am - IP Logged | |
I am so happy for Sandeep. So young and so hard working. Its a perfect picture. And poor poor ex girlfriend, that gotta hurt, ouch! | | |
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I am so happy for Sandeep. So young and so hard working. Its a perfect picture. And poor poor ex girlfriend, that gotta hurt, ouch! $1000 says she will be calling him back soon to reconcile things. She will also pretend to not know about his fortunate windfall.  | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 967 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 8:03 am - IP Logged | |
haha and she'll cry infront of him and the inexperienced winner will fall for it lol | | |
cornwall,ct United States Member #102665 December 23, 2010 236 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 8:22 am - IP Logged | |
Sorry guys i just couldn't resist. A person from the middle east named "sandeep".get it sand deep.LOL Kyokushin karate a.k.a.
" The strongest Karate" | | |
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haha and she'll cry infront of him and the inexperienced winner will fall for it lol Oppps......forgot about the tears factor. Your right.  | | |
Windermere, FL/Franklin, TN United States Member #50670 March 1, 2007 488 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 9:05 am - IP Logged | |
$1000 says she will be calling him back soon to reconcile things. She will also pretend to not know about his fortunate windfall. No doubt, she will reminisce about all the good times they had and looking forward to getting back while planning their future together. In terms of knowing about his winnings, she will claim that work has been so hectic and she hasn't had time to even watch the news. My advice to Sandeep, block her number and move out of the area. | | |
Bahamas Member #133472 September 30, 2012 1618 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 9:12 am - IP Logged | |
Not afraid of HARD WORK and seems to be a young man with a plan. Awesome combo. I wish him all the best. | | |
S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 9:55 am - IP Logged | |
"No, no lucky girlfriend, just broke up with her, Nice. Ha ha. Thank God!" he giggled Sounds to me like she is out of the picture...for good! When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13150 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 9:59 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the lucky winner, may you enjoy. | | |
Texas United States Member #56363 October 23, 2007 2421 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 10:01 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the lucky winner, may you enjoy. That's what I like about you sully. Never sour grapes, always congrats for winners. CAN'T WIN IF YOU'RE NOT IN A DOLLAR AND A DREAM (OR $2)
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No doubt, she will reminisce about all the good times they had and looking forward to getting back while planning their future together. In terms of knowing about his winnings, she will claim that work has been so hectic and she hasn't had time to even watch the news. My advice to Sandeep, block her number and move out of the area. Good advice Jill.  Any communication with her will be his downfall. | | |
Pittsburgh, PA United States Member #113065 July 1, 2011 17 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 10:33 am - IP Logged | |
Years ago I lost a job and my girlfriend dumped me. A few months later I got a new job that pays much higher. Miraculously, she called me to reconcile and saying that it was really all her fault. I said no to her and she really got mad. To this day if I see her she won't talk to me. At 22 years old I would almost never recommend taking a lump sum. But since he works at a bank until the end of the quarter, he can get some good advice hopefully. Continued blessings to this man and his family for his hard work and dedication. | | |
5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 14854 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 18, 2012, 10:38 am - IP Logged | |
Years ago I lost a job and my girlfriend dumped me. A few months later I got a new job that pays much higher. Miraculously, she called me to reconcile and saying that it was really all her fault. I said no to her and she really got mad. To this day if I see her she won't talk to me. At 22 years old I would almost never recommend taking a lump sum. But since he works at a bank until the end of the quarter, he can get some good advice hopefully. Continued blessings to this man and his family for his hard work and dedication. Thanks for the recommendations david. | | |
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