Advertisement

Man recovering from surgery gets $7 million lottery ticket in a get-well card

WATCH: Joseph Amorese of Easton, Pennsylvania describes how he realized he had won $7 million.

NEW CITY, N.Y. – A Pennsylvania man recovering from surgery has won $7 million off a lottery ticket tucked into his get-well card.

Joseph Amorese, of Easton, got the ticket from his father, who lives in the hamlet of Congers in Rockland County, New York.

WATCH NOW: St. Boniface Mega Million Choices Lottery helps clinical trial

Amorese had just undergone surgery. A few scratches later on the “$7 million Golden Ticket,” and he was feeling great.

Story continues below advertisement

He sent a photo of the ticket to his dad, who agreed that it was a winner.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The 46-year-old Verizon employee then called his wife, a social worker. When he said, “Honey, I think we won $7 million,” he was met by a long, stunned silence.

Lottery officials presented Amorese with a ceremonial check Wednesday.

The ticket was purchased at a dollar store in New City, New York.

Sponsored content

AdChoices