Morris County player wins $585K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

Trenton, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 player in Morris County claimed a $585,900 jackpot on Sunday after matching all five numbers through the Jackpocket app, marking the 25th jackpot win of the year for the game.

The winning numbers for the May 18 drawing were 15, 26, 30, 34, and 42. The XTRA number was 03, and the Bullseye number was 26. The winning ticket was purchased digitally through Jackpocket, a licensed lottery courier service.

In addition to the jackpot winner, multiple secondary prizes were awarded. One player matched four numbers, the Bullseye, and the XTRA to win $1,000. Another matched four numbers and the XTRA to win $500. Nineteen players matched four numbers and the Bullseye, also receiving $500 each.

Jersey Cash 5 continues to be one of New Jersey’s most frequently played draw games, with daily drawings and escalating jackpots.

Jersey Cash 5 sees 25th jackpot payout this year

This latest prize is the 25th Jersey Cash 5 jackpot awarded in 2025, underscoring the popularity of the game and its frequent high-dollar payouts to players across the state.

The winner’s identity has not been released, and the prize must be claimed through the New Jersey Lottery’s official process.

Chris Quigley

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