$400k scratch-off win in bayonne fuels surge of nj lottery payouts
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$400K scratch-off win in Bayonne fuels surge of NJ lottery payouts

Multiple lottery wins across New Jersey deliver over $1.3M in prizes in four days

Lottery players across New Jersey claimed more than $1.3 million in prizes over a four-day span, with winning tickets sold from Atlantic City to Bergen County, according to newly released state lottery data.

Trenton, NJ – A series of lottery drawings between Monday and Thursday produced multiple high-value winners across the state, including a $463,874 Jersey Cash 5 ticket and a $400,000 Crossword Bonanza prize. The wins were spread across at least eight municipalities, reflecting a surge in midweek payouts from both draw games and scratch-off tickets.

The largest single prize during the period came from the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Wednesday, totaling $463,874. The winning ticket was sold through Jackpocket, a courier service, with no retailer location listed. Just one day later, a $400,000 Crossword Bonanza ticket was sold at Garden State News on Broadway in Bayonne, marking the second-largest payout in the reporting window.

Winning tickets span multiple counties

Union County saw one of the more significant wins Tuesday when a Quick Draw Progressive ticket worth $263,720 was sold at Two Lucky Convenience Store on Hillside Avenue in Hillside. Bergen County also recorded multiple wins, including a $41,139 Quick Draw Progressive prize in Hackensack and a $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Fort Lee.

In Ocean County, a $50,000 Super Crossword ticket was sold at Hometown Market in Forked River, while Lakewood saw a $10,000 Mega Hot 7’s winner at Speedy Mart on New Hampshire Avenue. Additional $20,000 prizes were claimed in Ewing and Paterson through Mega Millions and Crossword tickets, respectively.

Atlantic County rounded out the list with a $10,000 50X ticket sold at Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City, while Essex County recorded a $20,000 win from a 10X ticket in Irvington.

Mix of draw games and scratch-offs drive payouts

The wins reflect a mix of draw-based games like Powerball, Mega Millions, and Jersey Cash 5, along with instant scratch-off games such as Crossword and 50X. Quick Draw Progressive games accounted for two of the higher-value prizes during the period.

State lottery data shows consistent distribution of winning tickets across both urban and suburban areas, with no single region dominating the payouts. Retailers ranging from convenience stores to casinos contributed to the spread of winning locations.


Key Points

  • Over $1.3 million in lottery prizes won statewide between March 31 and April 4
  • Largest prizes include $463,874 Jersey Cash 5 and $400,000 Crossword Bonanza tickets
  • Winning tickets sold across multiple counties, including Union, Bergen, and Ocean
Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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