Three nights three jackpots in NJ lottery frenzy

by Local News Report
Pile of money

Three straight Jersey Cash 5 jackpots hit as players strike big across New Jersey

Trenton, NJ — Luck swept across the Garden State over the weekend as the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was hit three nights in a row, delivering over $1.5 million in combined winnings to players in Ocean, Monmouth, Sussex, and Union counties.

On Friday, two lucky tickets matched all five numbers to split the $1,230,474 jackpot, with each winner taking home $615,237. One winning ticket was purchased at ShopRite #606 on Route 72 in Manahawkin (Ocean County), while the other was bought online via Lotto.com by a player in Monmouth County. The winning numbers for the draw were 18, 38, 40, 41, and 42. The XTRA number was 02, and the Bullseye number was 38.

The winning streak continued on Saturday when a Sussex County player snagged the full $150,000 top prize at Quick Chek #183 on Route 206 in Stanhope. The winning numbers drawn were 06, 11, 13, 16, and 20, with an XTRA of 02 and Bullseye of 20.

On Sunday, the third consecutive jackpot landed in Union County. A ticket purchased at Lukoil, located at 211 South Broad Street in Elizabeth, hit the $150,000 prize. The winning numbers were 03, 09, 15, 24, and 37. The XTRA was 03, and the Bullseye was 37.

All three retailers will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets. So far in 2025, there have been 51 Jersey Cash 5 jackpots claimed, nine of which have exceeded $1 million.

The jackpot has now reset to $150,000 for Monday night’s drawing.

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Key Points

  • Jersey Cash 5 jackpots were hit three nights in a row from Friday through Sunday
  • Two players split over $1.2 million on Friday, followed by $150K wins on Saturday and Sunday
  • 51 Cash 5 jackpots have been won in 2025, with nine topping $1 million