Anthony Wentworth of Clare claims $250,000 frm the March 6, 2012 Mega Millions drawing

When Anthony Wentworth found out that he had matched five numbers in the Mega Millions drawing, he had one thought. “If I had matched one more number, I would have hit the jackpot and been able to make a movie out of the screenplay I wrote.” Still, Wentworth was very pleased with the $250,000 prize that he did win. The Clare resident plans to use the money to fund his retirement and buy a new car.

The winning ticket was sold by Speedway #8726 located at 9898 S. Clare Ave. in Clare.

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