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Barrington Man Wins Mega Millions Lottery

Aaron Vargo won a $250,000 prize.

A Barrington man is $250,000 richer after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket. 

Aaron Vargo was in disbelief after matching the first five numbers in the May 21 drawing. He asked his wife, Kristie, to check the numbers to make sure he saw them right. According to a press release from the Illinois Lottery, Kristie said she “could not believe her eyes.” 

With the lotto winnings, Vargo and his wife plan to pay off their home, buy a new car and save the rest of the money.

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A regular lotto player, Vargo buys one ticket a week. He bought the winning ticket at Gateway Newstand, 2 North Riverside Plaza in Chicago. 


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