TRENTON, N.J. — A Middlesex County retiree is deciding how to spend $500,000 after winning a top prize from the Neon Cash Party $10 Scratch-Off game.
The winning ticket was purchased at Ace Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, Hudson County. It is the second of three $500,000 prizes in the game, with one top prize still available.
The winner initially verified the ticket using a phone app and is now considering how to use the money, calling it an unexpected financial opportunity.
The New Jersey Lottery, established in 1970, has contributed over $33.6 billion to the state’s financial obligations. It has been recognized for its commitment to responsible gaming practices, earning the highest-level certification from the World Lottery Association in 2016.
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