TRENTON, NJ – Wednesday’s drawing proved to be a life-changing moment for one fortunate individual as their ticket matched all five numbers, granting them the $550,406 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.
The winning Jersey Cash 5 numbers were: 08, 17, 39, 43 and 44 and the XTRA number was: 04.
The ticket was sold at the online retailer Jackpocket based in Hewitt. They will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.
New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey said in a statement: “Congratulations to our very fortunate Jersey Cash 5 winner! We hope this incredible prize brings joy and happiness to the winner; we’re already looking forward to awarding another jackpot prize!”