New Jersey Lottery

Powerball
Dec 23, 2025

Powerball jackpot hits $1.7B ahead of Christmas Eve drawing (updated)

With an estimated cash value of $781.3 million, the lottery prize ranks as the fourth largest in game history.

Mega Millions
Dec 4, 2025

$90M winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Union City

A retailer sold the jackpot voucher, continuing a streak of lottery luck along Bergenline Avenue and energizing the community.

Mega Millions
Nov 11, 2025

$983M Mega Millions jackpot claimed (updated)

Officials announced that one ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers in the Nov. 14 drawing to win the $983 million prize ($453.6 million cash).

Powerball
Sep 8, 2025

No NJ jackpot in $1.8B Powerball, but players still win

They didn't hit the payload, but Garden State gamblers did take home dozens of prizes, including up to $1 million, during the record-breaking run.

Hundred dollar bills
Sep 5, 2025

Powerball jackpot hits $1.8B, 2nd largest in history

Have your ticket? The bounty for the Sept. 6 drawing continues to climb after Wednesday’s drawing produced no winning ticket.

New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey speaks to the crowd. Richard Saker, president and CEO of Saker ShopRites, is pictured at left holding the $30,000 check.
Dec 23, 2024

NJ resident claims $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot

The prize is the fifth highest in the game’s nearly 30-year history.

New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey speaks to the crowd. Richard Saker, president and CEO of Saker ShopRites, is pictured at left holding the $30,000 check.
Mar 28, 2024

Saker ShopRites to donate $30K bonus from sale of $1.13B Mega Millions ticket

The lucky purchase was made at the retailer's wine and liquor store on Route 66 in Neptune.

A New Jersey Lottery Commission plan would allow lottery players to purchase tickets for certain games online.
Aug 18, 2023

NJ Lottery’s move to add online ticket sales draws blowback

The decision has sparked concern among sellers and legislators for the impact it will have on local, small business operators.