NJ Woman Hits $211 Million Powerball Jackpot

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The saying "all it takes is a dollar and a dream" is a reality for one New Jersey woman. 

She hit it really big after coming up with the winning numbers in a recent Powerball drawing. 

There's a certain buzz in the air at the Gene's II Deli in Morris Plains. 

And the writing is on the wall - well sort of. The establishment sold a winning Powerball ticket to a woman named Sandra McNeil. Just how much was her March 13 jackpot? A whopping $211 million. 

"We are excited that we sold the winning ticket," said Gene's employee Lav Patel. "The Powerball just launched in February and we sold the big one!" 

The deli get's a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. But so far, the staff hasn't been able to thank, or congratulate Ms. McNeil. 

"She's a regular, but after that, she didn't stop by," added Patel. 

According to her lawyer, McNeil has been through some difficult times, cherishes her family and her privacy. 

In a statement, she calls herself a "private person before God" blessed her so generously. 

"And that is how I wish to remain." 

CBS 2

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