One ticket away from $1 million as New Jersey finalists face life-changing drawing

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Hundreds of hopeful players are set to gather at a casino this week with one shot at walking out a millionaire.

The New Jersey Lottery’s Million Dollar Replay Grand Prize Drawing will take place Friday at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, where one finalist will win $1 million.

More than 400 finalists have already secured a spot in the drawing after entering non-winning instant tickets into the year-long second-chance program.

Each finalist has already received $250 just for making it to the final round.

In addition to the top prize, several other winners will be selected, including prizes of $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000.

The drawing is scheduled to begin around 1 p.m., with media invited to attend and capture the moment one lucky participant becomes the next New Jersey Lottery millionaire.

Key Points

$1 million grand prize up for grabs in Atlantic City drawing
More than 400 finalists competing for top prize
Event part of Lottery’s second-chance program

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