Garden state gambler grabs $249k in weekend draw

TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player closed out a remarkable week for Jersey Cash 5 by claiming a $249,390 jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, marking the game’s 23rd jackpot of the year, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Monday.

The winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn on May 10: 08, 10, 12, 25, and 31. The XTRA number was 02 and the Bullseye was 31. The ticket was sold at Shoprite of Spotswood, located at 380 Summerhill Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.

The win wraps up a busy week for Jersey Cash 5, with three jackpots claimed by four players between May 3 and May 10.

Bonus prizes boost total payouts in latest drawing

In addition to the grand prize, 28 players won $500 each for matching four numbers and the Bullseye. Another 12 players who matched four numbers, the Bullseye, and the XTRA also won $500 each.

Jersey Cash 5 continues to be one of the state’s most popular draw games, with daily drawings and multiple ways to win. Players have one year from the draw date to claim their prizes.

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