Morning lottery run pays off big with $263k win in union county
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Morning Lottery Run Pays Off Big With $263K Win in Union County

Union County Player Lands $263,720 Quick Draw Jackpot Win in Hillside

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player in Union County scored a $263,720 payout after winning 40% of the Quick Draw Progressive jackpot on Wednesday morning, according to lottery officials. The winning ticket was purchased earlier in the day, delivering a substantial prize through one of the state’s fast-paced draw games.

The ticket was sold at Two Lucky Convenience Store, located at 154 Hillside Avenue in Hillside. The retailer now joins a growing list of locations across the state that have recently produced major lottery wins, bringing attention to the increasingly popular Quick Draw Progressive game.

Quick Draw Progressive is designed to offer players immediate results, with tickets available at lottery retailers statewide. The game combines rapid gameplay with a rolling jackpot feature, allowing participants multiple opportunities to win depending on their wager and the number of eligible drawings tied to their ticket.

Each ticket includes a set of nine “Your Jackpot Numbers,” randomly selected from a pool of 01 through 80 and printed directly on the ticket. Players win a share of the progressive jackpot if all nine numbers match those drawn during any of the eligible drawings. The percentage of the jackpot awarded is determined by the wager amount per draw, with higher wagers increasing the potential payout up to the full jackpot amount.

Following the latest win, lottery officials estimate the current Quick Draw Progressive jackpot has climbed to more than $396,000. Players interested in participating can purchase tickets at authorized retailers and find additional details about the game and current jackpot totals through the New Jersey Lottery.

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