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Morris County ticket holder wins $295,000 in Jersey Cash 5!

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Randolph News & Smoke Shop on Center Grove Rd. in Randolph.
Randolph News & Smoke Shop on Center Grove Rd. in Randolph, where the jackpot-winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold. Photograph credit to Google Maps.
Samantha Herscher

One lucky ticket holder in Morris County is celebrating a windfall after their Jersey Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers drawn for the Monday, June 3rd, drawing.

The winning numbers were 1, 4, 8, 9, and 12, with an XTRA number of 3. This lucky ticket takes home a $295,481 jackpot.

The winning ticket was sold at Randolph News & Smoke Shop on Center Grove Rd. in Randolph. Congratulations to both the winner and the retailer, who will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Recent Jersey Cash 5 winners

The jackpot win in Morris County follows a string of exciting Jersey Cash 5 wins in May. Here's a quick recap:

  • May 31st: A ticket sold at Lotto.com in Jersey City hit the $625,210 jackpot.
  • May 24th: Two tickets from Monmouth County split the $679,450 jackpot, each winning $339,725.
  • May 17th: A Burlington County and a Somerset County ticket each won $50,000 after splitting the $100,000 jackpot.
  • May 16th: A Monmouth County ticket won a whopping $1 million jackpot thanks to the Winning Wednesdays promotion.

Daily winners

Jersey Cash 5 offers a daily chance to win a jackpot. Want to try your luck? Here's what you need to know:

  • Pick five numbers between 1 and 45.
  • Drawings are held every night at approximately 10:57 pm. Tickets must be purchased before 10:53 pm for that night's drawing.
  • Each play costs $1.
  • You can choose your numbers or get a "Quick Pick" for random selection.
  • For an extra $1 per play, add XTRA to multiply non-jackpot prizes (except the jackpot) if you match three or more numbers. You can also win $2 for matching only two numbers with XTRA.
  • Want an instant win chance? Add Instant Match for $1 extra per play.
  • Play up to 21 consecutive drawings with the Multi-Draw option.

If the jackpot isn't won, it rolls over to the next day's drawing.

For more details, check the official Jersey Cash 5 game rules and XTRA addendum rules. Remember to handle your tickets with care - a damaged barcode can delay claiming your prize.

The New Jersey Lottery

While celebrating a lucky winner in Morris County, the New Jersey Lottery also takes this opportunity to highlight its mission.  For 50 years, the Lottery has been dedicated to providing entertainment while giving back to the state. Through responsible gaming practices, they have funded over $28 billion in contributions to public worker pensions and awarded over $42 billion in prizes to lottery players.

Enjoy the Jersey Cash 5, and please play responsibly. 

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