Chirayu P. studies engineering at a Connecticut university. When school is not in session, he lives in Parlin with his aunt and uncle.
While on a recent visit, he went to the Paradise Deli, 3 Stephenville Parkway, Edison, to buy a drink and a snack, according to information provided by the New Jersey Lottery. He noticed that the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was more than $1 million and decided to give his luck a try; he purchased two Quick Pick game boards for the draw.
The following day, Chirayu checked the numbers and discovered that his numbers matched all of the winning numbers drawn. He had the sole winning ticket capturing the entire $1,436,641 jackpot from the April 29 drawing.
After sharing the news with his aunt and uncle, he called his mother, in India, to let her know of his fortune, according to the statement. Wanting to share in the excitement, Chirayu’s mother came to New Jersey to watch him claim the prize.
He will use some of the winnings to pay for his college education, buy a new car, and find some special gifts for his parents and family, according to the statement.