Pile of money
Pile of money.

NJ Powerball Player Claims $221 Million Jackpot, $1.13 Billion Prize Still Unclaimed

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July 8, 2024
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TRENTON – A New Jersey lottery player has stepped forward to claim a $221 million Powerball jackpot from the June 10 drawing, marking the second largest lottery win in New Jersey this year, announced New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey. The winning ticket, a Quick Pick, was purchased at Preet Food Mart in Lindenwold, Camden County.

The winner, who realized their fortune after hearing discrepancies in a radio report about the jackpot, has opted for a cash payout of $104.7 million. In a remarkable turn of events, the winner shared the news first with a close friend in disbelief. Meanwhile, the owners of Preet Food Mart, Tejinder Singh and Rajvinder Kaur Ghotra, celebrated their good fortune as well; they received a $30,000 bonus check from the lottery and plan to travel to Europe.

Despite this exciting news, the massive $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot from March 26 remains unclaimed. The New Jersey Lottery advises the winner of this unprecedented prize to secure the ticket and seek professional advice before coming forward. Under New Jersey law, lottery winners can choose to remain anonymous indefinitely, protecting their privacy while still fulfilling all legal obligations associated with claiming such large prizes.

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

Experience and interests: Criminal Justice, Business, Animal Care, Entertainment, Lottery News, Local News