TRENTON — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Burlington County has won a $494,401 jackpot in the drawing held on Friday, Dec. 27, state lottery officials announced Monday.
The winning ticket, purchased at the ShopRite on Route 38 in Hainesport, matched all five numbers: 08, 13, 31, 40, and 43, with an XTRA number of 02. The Bullseye number for the drawing was 31.
The lucky retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, adding to the excitement for the ShopRite location.
While the Mega Millions jackpot dominated headlines nationwide with its $1.269 billion prize claimed in California, this local win is a reminder of the smaller yet life-changing prizes available through state lottery games.
The identity of the jackpot winner has not yet been revealed, as the New Jersey Lottery encourages winners to sign their tickets and consult with financial and legal advisors before claiming their prize.