New Jersey Lottery Winners
Many players from New Jersey managed to win great prizes across many games. Some of them are even in the tops of the biggest amounts ever won in the U.S. So far, the Mega Millions jackpot was won 25 times while the Powerball first prize was brought in the Garden State 12 times.
Below you can check out some of the largest amounts ever won in the state across three of the most popular games.
Amazing Jackpot Won in Neptune
March 26, 2024 - After having rolled over for more than three months, the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in the history of the game went to a single ticket holder from New Jersey. The winning ticket was sold at ShopRite Liquor on Route 66 in Neptune, Monmouth County.
Riverdale Player Wins $533 Million
March 30, 2018 - Initially, the advertized amount for this jackpot was $521 however, due to strong sales, it was bumped up to $533 million. The winning ticket was sold at the Lukoil gas station on Route 23 in the town of Riverdale. The huge grand prize was claimed by Richard Wahl of Vernon.
Trenton Family Wins Big
May 7, 2016 - Eight members of the Smith family claimed the largest Powerball jackpot ever won in New Jersey. The lucky ticket was purchased by Mrs Smith at the 7-Eleven store on 750 Chambers Street in Trenton, Mercer County. The church worker also shared that she rarely played the lottery.
Impressive Jackpot Won by Player from Dominica
March 23, 2013 - This jackpot was claimed by Pedro Quezada, originally from Dominica. The winner owned a store and worked 18-hour shifts. He purchased the ticket at a local liquor store and only found out he won after checking his ticket. He chose the cash value option worth approximately $211 million.
Returning an Orange Juice Brought Luck
May 19, 2018 - Tayeb Souami was the 55-year-old winner who claimed his prize shortly after the winning draw was held. He purchased the ticket while returning an orange juice and, while standing in line at customer service, he liked the amount of the jackpot, and therefore decided to enter the game.
Double Lucky Mega Millions Player Wins $273 Million
March 1, 2019 - The winner of this impressive jackpot was very close to losing the chance of a lifetime. Mike Weirsky, from Alpha, purchased his tickets at the QuickCheck in Phillipsburg and, distracted by the phone, he left the tickets behind. Thankfully, the store kept them for him to pick up the following day.
Two Lucky Tickets
March 19, 2024 - Two ticket holders managed to match all the Cash 5 winning numbers. One of the tickets was purchased at White Eagle Liquor on Saint Mihiel Drive in Riverside. The other ticket was sold at Crosstown Liquors on 12th Avenue in Newark. Each winner received a $1.2 million prize.