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Little Falls shopper hits it big with Fast Play lottery win

Little Falls player wins nearly $18K after purchasing Fast Play ticket at local food store
April 14, 2025
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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player walked away with the full $17,917 Fast Play Progressive jackpot on Thursday after purchasing a winning ticket in Passaic County.

Key Points

  • A $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play ticket won the full $17,917 jackpot
  • Ticket was purchased at Quick Run Food Store in Little Falls
  • The win occurred on Thursday, April 10

Lucky ticket sold at Little Falls store

The winning $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play ticket was sold at Quick Run Food Store, located at 510 Main Street in Little Falls. The player secured 100% of the Fast Play Progressive prize pool, which had reached $17,917 at the time of the win.

The Fast Play Progressive games are a popular option for players seeking instant results, as winnings are revealed immediately upon purchase. These tickets are available at all authorized New Jersey Lottery retailers.

Instant win format delivers again

Fast Play Progressive games include a rolling jackpot that increases with each ticket sold until a winning ticket is drawn. The Mega Cashword game is one of several available options, all offering varying prize levels and ticket prices.

No additional information has been released about the winner, and the New Jersey Lottery did not disclose whether the prize has been claimed as of Friday.

New Jersey Lottery continues to pay out across the state

The latest win adds to a series of Fast Play jackpots claimed throughout the state in recent months. Retailers that sell winning tickets also benefit from bonuses issued by the lottery, providing additional incentive for participation.

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