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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lottery player thought they won a free ticket — but actually won much more in NJ
A New Jersey lottery player who initially thought they won a free ticket on a scratch-off, actually won much more. The player was out to dinner with their spouse when they decided to buy some lottery tickets at a Nutley deli, New Jersey Lottery officials said in a June 2 news release. 'I go in and get a $10 ticket and a couple of the $3 Win for Life (tickets),' the player told lottery officials. When the player scratched the ticket, 'it just didn't click' right away, they told lottery officials. 'I thought it was going to say 'free ticket,'' the player said. Much to their surprise, they scored a life-changing prize, totaling $1.5 million made over 25 annual payments, lottery officials said. 'I'm in shock,' the player said in the release. 'It was just so random.' The player said the prize will 'really change our lives.' 'We're always stressed about bills,' the player told lottery officials. 'This makes life a lot easier.' Nutley is about an 8-mile drive north from Newark.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Sunday, June 1
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here's a look at June 1, 2025, results for each game: Midday: 1-1-0, Fireball: 5 Evening: 4-7-5, Fireball: 2 Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here. Midday: 2-2-8-3, Fireball: 5 Evening: 4-7-7-0, Fireball: 2 Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here. 22-28-29-32-38, Xtra: 03 Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. 08-09-26-32-58, Cash Ball: 02 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here. Beware: No, a lottery jackpot winner isn't giving you money. How to spot a scammer Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Cash4Life: 9:00 p.m. daily. Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Jersey Sr Breaking News Editor. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Sunday, June 1
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Sunday, May 25
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here's a look at May 25, 2025, results for each game: Midday: 7-2-5, Fireball: 0 Evening: 4-0-4, Fireball: 9 Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here. Midday: 7-8-2-0, Fireball: 0 Evening: 6-5-5-7, Fireball: 9 Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here. 06-17-18-19-21, Xtra: 02 Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. 01-35-46-53-59, Cash Ball: 03 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here. Beware: No, a lottery jackpot winner isn't giving you money. How to spot a scammer Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Cash4Life: 9:00 p.m. daily. Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Jersey Sr Breaking News Editor. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Sunday, May 25
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Couple That Found Lottery Ticket in a Junk Drawer, and Later Collected $1 Million, Recall Their Shock — and What's Next
A New Jersey couple collected $1 million after they found an old lottery ticket in a junk drawer The pair, who are choosing to remain anonymous, recalled their shock at winning and revealed what they plan to do with the money in statements to Mega Millions 'I thought maybe $1,000. Or $10,000. I couldn't believe it — $1 million?!?" the lottery winner said of discovering their prizeA New Jersey couple that collected $1 million after they found an old lottery ticket in a junk drawer is recalling their shock. The couple from Mercer County — who declined to identify themselves — won the prize in the New Jersey Mega Millions lottery after recently scanning a ticket originally bought on New Year's Eve, according to a press release. After they purchased the lottery ticket at the Speedymart Food Store in West Trenton, the couple said they "returned home" and 'set the ticket aside." Months later, one of the winners stumbled upon the ticket. 'I was in the house, and I just opened the drawer, and I saw the tickets. I decided to get them checked,' they said. 'I scanned them. One said 'not a winner,' and then another 'not a winner,' and then I scanned a ticket that said 'winner.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The lottery player said they took the winning ticket home and compared it with the numbers on the New Jersey Lottery website. They saw that they had matched, but they weren't aware of what kind of prize awaited them. 'I thought maybe $1,000. Or $10,000. I couldn't believe it — $1 million?!?,' they said. After the win, the Mega Millions lottery reminded players to 'check those junk drawers' as they 'never know' what they 'might find.' The organization playfully added that players could find 'a couple of batteries for the remote, a rubber band, a pen with a missing cap or, maybe, a million dollars.' The New Jersey lottery also pointed out that winners have one year 'from the date of the drawing' to claim their prize "before the ticket expires.' As for what the New Jersey couple plans to do with their winnings, they said they want to use some of it to provide aid to others. 'For us, it's more about helping the children, making sure they don't have debt,' the couple said, per the lottery release. The Mega Millions' latest jackpot is now estimated to be over $170 million. The next drawing is on May 27. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, May 23
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here's a look at May 23, 2025, results for each game: Midday: 0-4-1, Fireball: 9 Evening: 5-8-0, Fireball: 8 Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here. Midday: 9-5-2-5, Fireball: 9 Evening: 0-6-1-3, Fireball: 8 Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here. 11-13-14-15-25, Xtra: 02 Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. 12-31-37-53-59, Cash Ball: 01 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here. Beware: No, a lottery jackpot winner isn't giving you money. How to spot a scammer Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Cash4Life: 9:00 p.m. daily. Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Jersey Sr Breaking News Editor. You can send feedback using this form. This article originally appeared on NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, May 23
