TRENTON – The Pick-6 lottery jackpot now stands at an impressive $25.8 million, after no winners emerged in the 49th drawing on Thursday, August 10. The current jackpot is the largest since December 2018, when a lone ticket purchased in Bayonne clinched a whopping $29.5 million prize.
The last winner of the Pick-6 jackpot was on February 21st in Manalapan, claimed by a solitary lucky participant. In the intervening period, players have bagged millions in the second and third prize tiers.
The drawing for the $25.8 million prize is set for Monday, August 14.
James A. Carey, the New Jersey Lottery Executive Director, encourages lottery enthusiasts to buy their tickets soon for a shot at one of the state’s longstanding lottery games.
He noted, “Pick-6 has been a foundational New Jersey Lottery game since its inception in 1980. It boasts one of the largest jackpots tailored exclusively for our Garden State players. Remember, you only need a single ticket to join the game and possibly win big. We urge everyone to play responsibly.”