TRENTON, NJ – As 2023 comes to a close, the New Jersey Lottery reflects on a year of substantial winnings, with players taking home over $2 billion in various games. The most significant wins were seen in Pick-6 and multi-state games, with the multiplier game feature enhancing prizes for many. Below are the top five prizes claimed by New Jersey Lottery players in 2023:

$25,800,000 in Pick-6: The year’s largest prize was won from a ticket sold at Quick Chek #113 in Point Pleasant on August 14, 2023. The winning numbers were 10, 12, 21, 30, 38, and 45.

$7,300,000 in Pick-6: Another substantial Pick-6 win was claimed from a ticket sold on February 16, 2023, at Soda King in Manalapan. The winning numbers for this ticket were 03, 07, 17, 18, 26, and 42.

$4,000,000 in Mega Millions: This impressive win came from a ticket that matched all five white balls (07, 09, 18, 29, and 39) on January 31, 2023, but missed the Gold Mega Ball. The prize was boosted to $4,000,000 with the Megaplier feature. The ticket was sold at Metro Liquors in North Arlington.

$3,500,000 in CASH4LIFE: On April 18, 2023, two tickets, one from New Jersey and another from Tennessee, split the “1,000 a Day for Life” grand prize, with each ticket earning $3,500,000.

The winning numbers were 08, 12, 16, 18, and 21, with a Cash Ball of 04. New Jersey’s winning ticket was purchased at B & B Liquors in West Orange. $3,000,000 in Mega Millions: Thanks to the Megaplier, a $1,000,000 prize was tripled to $3,000,000 on October 6, 2023. The winning numbers were 12, 24, 46, 57, and 66, excluding the Gold Mega Ball. This ticket was bought at Freedom News in Jersey City.

These top prizes highlight the excitement and life-changing potential of lottery games, with the New Jersey Lottery encouraging responsible play and congratulating all of 2023’s winners.

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