Chatham Getty stop delivers $50K Powerball win in quiet New Jersey town

Small-town fuel station sells winning ticket in May 30 drawing

CHATHAM, N.J. — A quiet New Jersey borough saw unexpected lottery excitement after a Powerball ticket sold at a local fuel station matched third-prize numbers in the May 30 drawing, earning a $50,000 payout.

The New York Lottery said one of two third-prize-winning tickets was sold at CHATHAM GETTY, located at 123 S. Hudson St. in Chatham.

The ticket is worth $50,000.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with numbers drawn from a pool of one through 69 and a separate red Powerball number from one through 26.

The New York Lottery contributes billions annually to New York public schools and remains the largest lottery in North America, reporting $3.6 billion in contributions for fiscal year 2024–2025.

Help for problem gambling is available through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY, or by texting HOPENY (467369).


Key Points

  • Chatham Getty sold a $50,000 third-prize Powerball ticket
  • The winning ticket came from the May 30 drawing
  • Powerball draws occur three times weekly nationwide
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