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An Indian American man, who was visiting his kin in New Jersey, went back home a million dollars affluent.

A New York-based Pardeep Kumar purchased a $1,000,000 'Spectacular' game ticket from a 7-Eleven store on Washington Avenue in Bergenfield in New Jersey.

According to the lottery officials, Kumar scratched the ticket right there in the store was overwhelmed with joy when he realized it was a lucky day indeed – his ticket was the $1,000,000 top prize, winner. Upon learning that he had won the jackpot prize, Kumar tried to contain his enthusiasm in the store.

"He wasn't ready for everyone around him to know he had just won $1,000,000," stated a press release. "He needed time to process the fortune that this ticket would bring him and his family."

Soon after, accompanied by his brothers and with an ample grin in appearance, Kumar made a trip to the lottery headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey, to authorize his ticket.

While exact plans have not been made yet, Kumar told officials that he plans to purchase a house with his new-found wealth.

By Sowmya Sangam