$22 million lottery jackpot struck by single app user in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A single New Jersey Lottery player who used the Jackpocket app struck it rich Saturday night, matching all six numbers to win a $22 million Pick-6 jackpot—making them the second-largest winner of the game this year.
The lucky ticket, purchased through the popular mobile app, matched the winning numbers: 06, 07, 13, 15, 36, and 45. The winner opted for the lump sum cash payout, which came to $10,403,880 before taxes.
The win resets the Pick-6 jackpot to its $2 million base for Monday’s drawing, but also activates the state’s “The Jackpot Was Hit!” promotion. Through November 1, players who buy three plays on a single ticket will automatically receive a free play on a separate ticket.
The Jackpocket app, which allows users to order official state lottery tickets online, has become an increasingly common route for winners. Saturday’s haul is one of the largest ever won through the app in the state.
Earlier this year, New Jersey saw three other jackpot winners:
- A $32 million ticket sold at Quick Mart in Jackson on January 20
- A $5.5 million winner at Clark Cardsmart on March 20
- A $5.9 million jackpot hit at Eisenhower Exxon on May 22
While the main jackpot was claimed, no tickets matched all six numbers in the separate Double Play drawing. Those winning numbers were 23, 30, 32, 34, 41, and 46. The Double Play option, which can be added for $1, gives players another shot at up to $250,000.
The identity of the latest winner has not yet been revealed, but state lottery officials are preparing for a formal claim.
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Key Points
- A single ticket purchased via Jackpocket matched all six numbers to win the $22 million Pick-6 jackpot
- The winner chose the lump sum of $10.4 million
- The jackpot resets to $2 million and triggers a free-play promotion through November 1