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New Jersey lottery player hits Fast Play payday at local shop

A Little Falls convenience store became the site of a five-figure win with one lucky ticket.

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player hit it big Thursday after purchasing a $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket and winning the entire jackpot — a total of $17,917.


Key Points

  • Winning $20 Fast Play Mega Cashword ticket sold in Little Falls
  • Player won 100% of the progressive jackpot totaling $17,917
  • Ticket was purchased at Quick Run Food Store on Main Street

Jackpot hit at local convenience store

The winning ticket was sold at Quick Run Food Store, located at 510 Main Street in Little Falls, according to New Jersey Lottery officials. The April 10 win secured 100% of the available progressive prize pool at the time of purchase.

Fast Play Progressive games offer instant results and are available at retailers across the state, allowing players to see immediately if they’ve hit a jackpot.


Mega Cashword continues as one of NJ’s popular fast play options

Mega Cashword is one of several Fast Play Progressive games offered by the New Jersey Lottery, combining the excitement of scratch-off style gameplay with the convenience of immediate jackpot eligibility. The jackpot amount grows with every ticket sold statewide until a winning ticket is purchased.

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