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Someone in Hudson County is celebrating a windfall! A lucky ticket sold at Lotto.com in Jersey City matched all five numbers drawn for the Thursday, May 30th Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.
The winning numbers were 12, 23, 32, 37, and 38, with an XTRA number of 02. The lucky winner takes home an impressive $625,210.
Your daily shot at big money in New Jersey
Are New Jersey residents looking for a daily chance to win big? Look no further than Jersey Cash 5. Here's how to play and potentially join the ranks of recent lucky winners.
Pick five numbers between 1 and 45. Don't miss your chance - drawings are held every night at around 10:57 PM EST. Remember, tickets must be purchased before 10:53 PM to be eligible for that day's drawing.
To boost your non-jackpot prizes, Add XTRA for an extra $1 per play. With XTRA, you can multiply your winnings by up to 5 times and even win $2 for matching just two numbers.
Playing Jersey Cash 5 is simple and affordable at just $1 per play. Mark your five chosen numbers on the play slip, or ask for a "Quick Pick" for random selection. You can also add Instant Match for another $1 per play, but that's optional.
Feeling lucky for a longer stretch? Pick Multi Draw to play the same numbers for up to 21 consecutive drawings.
Jersey Cash 5 winners take home huge prizes in May
May has been a lucky month for Jersey Cash 5 players! Here are some other recent big winners:
- Two tickets in Monmouth County split a $679,450 jackpot on May 24th.
- One ticket each in Burlington and Somerset Counties shared a $100,000 jackpot on May 17th.
- A single Monmouth County ticket won a whopping $1 million jackpot thanks to the Winning Wednesdays promotion on May 15th.
Are you ready to play? Here are some bonus tips for Cash 5.
There's no guaranteed strategy for winning, so pick your numbers however you feel lucky. Consider adding XTRA for a potential prize boost. Most importantly, play responsibly and set a budget for yourself. Jersey Cash 5 is a fun game, but gambling responsibly is important.
The New Jersey Lottery gives back
By playing Jersey Cash 5 and other Lottery games, you're not only contributing to your own potential earnings, but you're also supporting a worthy cause. The New Jersey Lottery is committed to providing revenue that helps protect the retirement benefits of New Jersey's teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees.
Over the past 50 years, the Lottery has awarded over $42 billion in prizes and contributed over $28 billion to the state!
Play responsibly, have fun, and potentially win big, all while knowing you're supporting your community.
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