Million-dollar ticket sold at NJ Wawa close to expiring

$1.3 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot still unclaimed in Monmouth County

TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth more than $1.3 million remains unclaimed nearly a year after it was sold at a Monmouth County Wawa, lottery officials said Thursday.

The winning ticket, valued at $1,300,245, was purchased at the Wawa located at 3303 Route 9 in Freehold. It matched the winning numbers drawn on November 25, 2024. Players have one year from the draw date to claim winnings, meaning this prize will expire in late November if not redeemed.

New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey urged players to double-check old tickets. “We have several ways our players can verify if they are winners. More than once, I’ve seen players come to us after a period of time saying they won a prize after finding a misplaced ticket,” Carey said.

Earlier this year, a Mercer County player discovered a four-month-old Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million. Officials say other large winning tickets are also nearing expiration, including a $150,000 Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Belleville and a $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Paramus.

Players can check their tickets at any lottery retailer, online, or through the official New Jersey Lottery mobile app.

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Key Points

• A $1.3 million Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Freehold has not been claimed nearly one year later
• The winning ticket was sold at a Wawa on Route 9 and expires in late November
• Lottery officials are urging players to check old tickets before prizes expire