Bergen county player lands $160k lottery jackpot at local liquor store
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Bergen County player lands $160K lottery jackpot at local liquor store

Winning Fast Play ticket worth $160,474 sold in Wallington

TRENTON, N.J. — A lottery player in Bergen County is holding a Fast Play ticket worth $160,474 after hitting the Jersey Jackpot at a Wallington liquor store, claiming the entire progressive jackpot with a single ticket.

The New Jersey Lottery announced the winning $30 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play ticket was purchased Wednesday at Vicki’s Liquors & Bar, located at 166 Maple Ave. in Wallington.

The ticket paid $160,474, representing 100% of the Fast Play progressive jackpot.

Lottery officials did not release information about the winner. New Jersey law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.

Fast Play Progressive tickets are sold at New Jersey Lottery retailers statewide and provide players with immediate results after purchase. Progressive jackpots continue to grow until a winning ticket is sold, then reset after the jackpot is claimed.


Key Points

  • A $160,474 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play ticket was sold in Wallington, Bergen County.
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Vicki’s Liquors & Bar on Maple Avenue.
  • New Jersey Lottery officials have not released information about the winner.
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