US immigrant celebrates $222m lottery jackpot

A 44-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic has won a $338m (€263m) lottery jackpot in the US.

US immigrant celebrates $222m lottery jackpot
Wed, 27 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
David Porter, New York

Pedro Quezada, a father of five, bought his ticket at a New Jersey liquor store.

A lump sum payout would be $221m.

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