New Jersey (NJ) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the New Jersey Lottery

Founded in 1970, the New Jersey Lottery is one of the oldest in the US. The lottery has contributed funds to retirement programs for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees. So far, it’s awarded more than $42 billion to lottery winners and donated over $28 billion to the state.

New Jersey Lottery Rules

Those interested in participating in New Jersey Lottery games must abide by the following set of rules:

• You must be at least 18 years old to purchase New Jersey Lottery tickets.
• You can buy New Jersey Lottery tickets at one of the authorized lottery retailers in the state or through a registered New Jersey Lottery courier online. You must be in the state at the time of the purchase.
• You need to sign the back of your ticket as soon as you buy it to verify you’re its rightful owner.
• You should send any damaged winning tickets together with a filled-in claim form, validation receipt, and a brief note explaining the issue by mail to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, P.O. Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-004.
• You can remain anonymous to the public if you win, but you still need to provide identification when claiming the prize so that it can be processed and reported to the IRS for tax calculation.

New Jersey Lottery Tickets

Players who are 18 years old or older can purchase New Jersey Lottery tickets at one of the licensed retail locations in New Jersey or via the internet. After confirming New Jersey lottery results, winners have to claim their tickets within a year of the draw or the announced closing date of the game.

Can I buy NJ tickets online?

Yes, you can do it through a registered New Jersey Lottery courier online.

New Jersey Lottery Games and Drawing Schedule

Pick 3

You can win various amazing New Jersey lottery prizes twice a day if you play Pick 3 at the New Jersey Lottery. To participate in New Jersey lottery games, you need to select three numbers from 0 to 9, along with a bet type, the amount you’d like to bet on, and a draw time. This lottery offers five different playstyles:

• Straight — You’ll need to match the winning numbers in the exact order with this bet type.
• Box — This one allows you to match the winning numbers in any order.
• Straight/Box — If you choose this playstyle, you can match the drawn numbers in the exact or any other order.
• Wheel — You can bet on all possible Straight combinations of the numbers you’ve selected with this one.
• Pair Bets — You’ll only need to match two of the three drawn numbers to win with this bet type. You can match the first two (Front Pair), the last two (Back Pair), or the fist and the last digit (Split Pair).

With the Multi-Draw feature, you can also use the same combination of numbers in up to seven consecutive draws. The Fireball option lets players swap one of their selected three digits with a Fireball number and win more. In addition, Instant Match mode gives players a shot at winning $500 right away.

The prize you can win will depend on your choice of bet type and the amount you’ve wagered, from $0.50 to $5. Draws take place every day at 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. EST

Pick 4

This draw game shares all the rules with Pick 3, with one exception. To play it, you’ll need to choose four numbers from 0 to 9 instead of three. It has the same features and draw times as the previously-described game.

Pick 6

New Jersey's original jackpot game, Pick 6 requires players to pick 6 numbers between 1 and 49. Players can also make use of the XTRA option to increase any non-jackpot lottery prizes they may win. Drawings for this game are held on Mondays and Thursdays, at approximately 7:57 PM EST.

Jersey Cash 5

To play this jackpot game Jersey Cash 5, you need to pick five numbers between 1 and 45 on your playslip. Use Xtra to increase your non-jackpot prizes, Instant play to win $500 immediately, or Multi-Draw to enter future consecutive draws. Jersey Cash 5 tickets cost $1, and draws are held every night at 10:57 p.m. EST.

Quick Draw

The New Jersey Lottery’s Quick Draw grants you a shot at up to $100,000 as many as 200 times a day. To play, you have to choose up to ten numbers from 1 to 80, the amount you’d like to bet per draw, and the number of draws you’d like to enter. You can increase the prize you’re competing for with features like Bullseye or Multiplier. Numbers are drawn every four minutes.

Pick 6

You can score a massive jackpot with a $1 Pick 6 ticket. All you have to do is select six numbers between 1 and 49. You can add Xtra or Multi-Draw features to your ticket to increase your winnings, or enter up to 26 consecutive drawings with the same numbers. Pick 6 draws occur on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:57 p.m. EST.

Cash Pop

Players interested in winning up to 250 times the amount they’ve wagered should try their luck at Cash Pop. To partake, you have to select anywhere from 1 to 15 numbers from the number field on your ticket, the amount you’d like to wager, and the number of draws you’d like to enter. You can bet $1, $2, $5, $10, and the amount your prize is worth will depend on the amount you pick. Cash Pop numbers are drawn every 15 minutes.

Powerball

Powerball is a well-known multi-state game with rolling jackpots that can make you rich overnight. According to the rules, players need to select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Each play costs $2, but for a dollar more, you can add Power Play or Double Play modes to your ticket to increase your non-jackpot win or get a chance to win up to $10 million. You can also enter up to 12 consecutive drawings with Multi-Draw. Draws take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at around 10:59 p.m. EST.

Mega Millions

To participate in this multi-state jackpot game, pick five numbers between 1 and 70 and one Mega Ball number between 1 and 25. Players can multiply their winnings with the Multiplier option and enter up to eight consecutive draws with Multi-Draw. For two more chances at winning the jackpot, you can add the $3 Just the Jackpot feature to your ticket. Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday at around 11 p.m. EST.

Cash4Life

The New Jersey Lottery “lifetime” prize can be yours for $2 per play with Cash4Life. You can win $1,000 a day or $1,000 a week if you select the correct five digits from 1 to 60 and a Cash Ball number from 1 to 4. You can double your lottery prizes with the Doubler feature or enter multiple future draws with Multi-Draw. Draws occur every night at approximately 9 p.m. EST.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in New Jersey

New Jersey Lottery winners can claim their lottery prizes in different ways, depending on the amount they’ve won. Winners of prizes worth $599.50 or less can redeem them at any New Jersey authorized Lottery retailer. Those who have won more than $599.50 must claim their prizes in person at the New Jersey Lottery Headquarters or by mail at New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, P.O. Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.

To do it correctly, follow the step-by-step guide below:

1. Sign your winning ticket.
2. Get a claim Jersey lottery claim form from one of the retailers in the state or online at njlottery.com/ClaimAPrize.
3. Fill in the Jersey lottery claim form following the instructions on New Jersey Lottery’s official site.
4. Make copies of the Jersey lottery claim form and your winning tickets for your records.
5. Staple your original winning ticket to the filled-in Jersey lottery claim form and deliver or mail them to the address written above.

Notable Winners of New Jersey Lotteries

The New Jersey Lottery has made many lucky people rich. These are just some of the recent ones:

• An anonymous winner from Little Egg Harbor won a $474,434 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in November 2021.
• A lucky winner from Somerdale bought the winning Jersey Jackpot Fast Play ticket in November 2021 and brought $362,745 home.
• A Carlstadt resident won $100,000 by playing Powerball with Power Play in November 2021.

New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Offs

You can win a prize in a heartbeat with a New Jersey Lottery Fast Play ticket. Scratcher prices range from $1 to $30, and rewards can reach up to $3 million in cash.

Fast Play tickets come at various prices and playstyles and can land you a massive jackpot. You can buy them at a retail location or from a Lottery vending machine with a Fast Code available on your New Jersey Lottery mobile app. Fast Play tickets don’t require you to select numbers or scratch them; just follow the rules printed on them to play. Prices range from $1 to $10.

New Jersey Lottery Second Chances —  What Is Second Chance?

Second Chance draws give less successful NJ Lottery participants another shot at getting a prize with their non-winning tickets. The New Jersey Lottery hosts several of these draws, and players can win a variety of rewards, like cash, trips, concert tickets, gift cards, etc.

How Does Second Chance Work for the NJ Lottery?

At the moment, you can take part in the following NJ Lottery Second Chance draws:

• Million Dollar Replay — NJ Lottery VIP members can enter this draw with their non-winning scratchers and get a chance to be among the 400 Quarterfinalists. These players will win $250 each and enter the yearly Grand Prize Drawing to win prizes up to $1 million. The number of entries players get depends on the price of their scratchers.
• Collect ‘N Win — VIP members can enter 12 monthly Second Chance draws with eligible non-winning draw game tickets. Each month one person will get the $5,000 prize, another ten will receive $500 prizes, and an additional 300 people will get $100 in cash.
• Lottery Bonus Zone — Players who are a part of the VIP program can also win up to $5,000 in cash or a $500 Wheel of Fortune merchandise gift code every month. To enter, you’ll have to use your eligible non-winning scratcher tickets.

You can become a member of the NJ Lottery VIP program on their official site. Then, scan your tickets with the NJ Lottery mobile app or enter the necessary info on the lottery’s website to enter these draws.

Information on the New Jersey Lottery

New Jersey Lottery Office

The New Jersey Lottery is headquartered at Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton 08648.

New Jersey Lottery Customer Support

Should you have any issues while playing, you can contact the NJ Lottery customer support via the following channels:

• Phone: 1-800-222-0996
• Email: [email protected]

New Jersey Lottery Social Accounts

You can find the NJ Lottery’s latest news and updates on its official social media accounts:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube

New Jersey Lottery Apps and Technology

Players can access the New Jersey Lottery from their phones using the lottery’s official mobile app. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

The New Jersey Lottery App has the following key features:

• A scanner for tickets barcodes that tell you if you’ve won.
• A scanner for scratch-off game prizes and other information.
• A scanner which enters your non-winning tickets into Second Chance draws.
• The option to create and save ePlayslips for Quick Draw and Cash Pop games.
• The option to check the winning numbers and jackpots and become a member of the VIP club.
• The option to receive notifications about winning numbers, jackpots, and promotions.

New Jersey Tax Information

The New Jersey Lottery is required to withhold 5% in state tax from prizes from $10,000 to $500,000 and 24% in federal taxes from prizes valued at more than $5,000. If the winner refuses to provide their Social Security Number, the rate applied to their prize will be 8% in state tax for lottery winnings over $10,000 and 30% in federal tax for lottery winnings over $600.

New Jersey Lottery FAQ

Are New Jersey Lottery rules different if you play online?

Players have a chance to play NJ Lottery games online, using one of the lottery couriers regulated by the New Jersey Lottery: Lotto.com and Jackpoker. The former sells tickets through its website and smartphone app, while the latter does it only through its app. Players can find Pick 6, Cash 4 Life, Mega Millions, Powerball, Jersey Cash 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3 tickets online.

While the prices of these tickets might be slightly different due to additional charges from the couriers, all the rules are the same.

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How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the New Jersey Lottery?

It takes about six weeks for claims to be processed after they have been delivered.

Lottery Games like Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and Pick 6 have prizes that can be received in annuities if the winner chooses so on the playslip. In this case, the winner will receive the prize in installments every year on the date when the prize has been claimed.

Otherwise, their winnings will arrive by check via the US Postal Service.

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