Nj lottery player secures $1,000 weekly for life prize
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NJ Lottery Player Secures $1,000 Weekly for Life Prize

TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey resident has won a life-changing prize from the CASH4LIFE lottery, securing $1,000 a week for life. The winning ticket for the Thursday drawing was purchased at Quick Stop Convenience on West 7th Street in Plainfield, Union County.

The lucky numbers for the May 16 drawing were 09, 33, 52, 54, and 57, with a Cash Ball of 03. This win marks a significant moment for the winner, with New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey expressing anticipation for the impact this prize will have on the winner’s future.

In addition to the second-tier win, the lottery also saw two other New Jersey tickets claim a $2,500 third-tier prize, with one of these doubled to $5,000 due to the Doubler feature. The CASH4LIFE game offers various prizes, including a top prize of $1,000 a day for life. The draw occurs daily at approximately 9:00 PM.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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