Mercer county resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize
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Mercer County resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize

TRENTON, NJ – A lucky Mercer County player has claimed the first $1 million top prize in the Mega Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, with two more top prizes still up for grabs.

The winning ticket was purchased on March 14 at Hamilton Deli & Grill on Quaker Bridge Road in Hamilton. The prize is valued at $1 million as an annuity, with a cash payout of $601,400.

Other major scratch-off wins last week included a $100,000 Bingo Extra prize in Woodlynne on March 13 and a $200,000 Fat Wallet prize in Blackwood on March 15.

Since its launch in 1970, the New Jersey Lottery has contributed nearly $33.7 billion to state programs, including the public employee pension system.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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