Middlesex County store sells lottery ticket worth $738K

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August 25, 2025

Middlesex County local hits $738K jackpot with Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at liquor store

TRENTON, NJ — A life-changing moment unfolded for one lucky Middlesex County resident who struck it big Thursday night, matching all five numbers to win a staggering $738,102 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in the 44th major prize hit across the state this year.

The winning ticket was sold at LK Liquors LLC, located at 3562 State Route 27 in Kendall Park, a South Brunswick neighborhood nestled within Middlesex County. The store, which has now earned bragging rights in addition to a $2,000 retailer bonus, dispensed the ticket that matched the numbers 11, 27, 29, 41, and 43. The XTRA number drawn was 02, and the Bullseye number was 43.

New Jersey Lottery officials confirmed the win Friday, noting that this marks yet another significant payout in what has been an unusually active run for the Jersey Cash 5 game. So far this year, the lottery has produced 44 jackpots, with combined winnings totaling millions across the state.

The winner has not yet been publicly identified, and per New Jersey law, lottery winners can choose to remain anonymous.

Jersey Cash 5 drawings take place daily, offering New Jersey residents the chance to win big from a relatively low-cost ticket. The game’s structure allows players to select five numbers between 1 and 45, with the XTRA feature increasing non-jackpot prizes for an additional cost. The Bullseye option offers players another chance to win by matching the Bullseye number.

State lottery officials remind all players to sign the back of their tickets immediately and store them in a safe place. Winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

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Key Points

  • A Middlesex County player won the $738,102 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Thursday night
  • Winning ticket was sold at LK Liquors LLC in Kendall Park, which earned a $2,000 retailer bonus
  • The win marks the 44th Jersey Cash 5 jackpot claimed in New Jersey this year
Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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