NJ lottery frenzy sees players rake in up to $953K in one week

Lottery surge hits New Jersey as players score up to $953K in one week Trenton, NJ — A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey last week, with multiple players cashing in prizes ranging from $10,000 to nearly $1 million across draw games and scratch-offs. Between April 20 and April 27, the New Jersey Lottery reported 15 winners who each claimed prizes of at least $10,000. The largest prize during the stretch was a $953,629 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot sold at Columbus Sports #506 in Columbus, Burlington County. Other notable wins included a $600,000 prize from a Crossword Xtreme ticket sold in Voorhees, Camden County, and a $250,000 prize from a $250,000 Crossword game sold at a ShopRite in Manasquan, Monmouth County. A $50,000 Powerball-winning ticket was also sold at ShopRite of Washington in Warren County, while several $10,000 prizes were recorded across multiple counties including Bergen, Essex, Mercer, and Passaic. Winning tickets were sold at a range of retailers, including convenience stores, supermarkets, and local shops throughout the state. The New Jersey Lottery continues to report prize activity weekly, highlighting winning locations after tickets are validated. Key Points