Brooklyn Haredi Hits the Jackpot: From Wedding Hall Whiz to Multi-Millionaire Overnight

Marc Klein, a former manager at the beloved Ateres Avraham wedding hall in Brooklyn's bustling Boro Park neighborhood, just turned a simple scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $10 million windfall, proving that sometimes, the best "I do" is saying yes to a lotto ticket.

Klein snagged the top prize in New York's "$10,000 a Week for Life" scratch-off game, which guarantees a minimum payout of $10 million.

Instead of opting for the weekly $10,000 checks that could have kept the party going forever, the savvy Brooklynite chose the one-time lump sum. After Uncle Sam and state taxes took their slice of the cake, Klein walked away with a cool $4,372,060 net, enough to host quite a few bar mitzvahs or to buy the whole hall.

The lucky ticket was purchased at NO7 Grocery on 6102 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, a humble corner store that's now probably fielding calls from hopefuls seeking "that winning vibe."

Klein, described as an Orthodox Jewish resident and community fixture, isn't the first in the Haredi world to strike gold: Back in 2021, fellow Brooklynite Herman Kahn pocketed a staggering $126 million (netting $52.5 million after taxes) in a similar mega-win.

New York Lottery officials celebrated the win, noting it's a reminder that dreams can come true with just a $20 scratch, though they advise playing responsibly.

As for Klein? No word yet on his plans, but if he's anything like his wedding-managing days, expect some epic celebrations ahead. Mazel tov, Marc!