Stop & shop customer strikes $990k jackpot in somerset county

TRENTON, NJ — A nearly $1 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot ticket was sold at a grocery store in Somerset County, marking the 17th top prize win in the game this year and the seventh jackpot to exceed $900,000 in 2025.

Key Points

$990,123 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot won on April 16 in Franklin Park
Winning ticket purchased at Stop & Shop on Route 27
This is the game’s 17th jackpot win of 2025 and 7th over $900,000

Franklin Park store sells latest winning ticket

The lucky ticket was sold at Stop & Shop, located at 3333 Route 27 in Franklin Park. The winning numbers for the April 16 drawing were 22, 23, 27, 30, and 34. The XTRA number was 02, and the Bullseye was 27.

As a result of the sale, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus from the New Jersey Lottery.

Dozens of players claim additional prizes

In addition to the jackpot winner, 35 players matched four out of five numbers and the Bullseye, each winning $500. Nine others matched four numbers, the Bullseye, and the XTRA to also claim $500 prizes.

The Jersey Cash 5 game continues to deliver frequent high-value wins across the state, with multiple six-figure jackpots awarded in recent months.

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