$735k lottery ticket turns new jersey store into instant jackpot hotspot
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$735K lottery ticket turns New Jersey store into instant jackpot hotspot

Lucky Fast Play player scores full progressive prize as jackpot resets after Gloucester County win

TRENTON, NJ – Monday, June 1, 2026 – A routine stop for a lottery ticket turned into a six-figure surprise for one New Jersey player after a Fast Play Progressive jackpot ticket worth $735,065 was sold in Gloucester County, according to New Jersey Lottery officials.

The winning ticket was purchased on Saturday, May 30, at Mullica Hill Supermarkets located at 143 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill. Officials confirmed the ticket matched 100% of the Fast Play Progressive jackpot, securing the full top prize in the game.

Lottery officials identified the winning ticket as a $10 “Fat Wallet” Fast Play Progressive play. The identity of the winner has not been released, and it is not yet known whether the ticket holder has claimed the prize.

Following the payout, the Fast Play Progressive jackpot was reset to its base amount of $50,000, as is standard after a top prize is awarded.

Fast Play Progressive games are available at authorized lottery retailers across New Jersey and allow players to immediately see whether their ticket is a winner without waiting for a drawing. The jackpot increases with each ticket sold until it is claimed in full.

No additional details were released regarding the time of purchase or whether the winning ticket was part of a larger batch of sales at the location.


Key Points

  • $735,065 Fast Play Progressive jackpot ticket sold in Mullica Hill
  • Winning ticket purchased at Mullica Hill Supermarkets on May 30
  • Jackpot reset to $50,000 after payout
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