By: Richard L. Smith
New Jersey Lottery players had a lucky week. Between February 24 and March 2, ten winners took home prizes of $10,000 or more from various draw games and scratch-offs between February 24 and March 2. 
Among the biggest wins were two $50,000 Powerball prizes, one sold at Kenvil Liquor Wine & Food in Morris County and another at The Fresh Grocer in Cedar Grove, Essex County.
A $25,000 Crossword Bonanza prize was claimed at Hubs Liquors in Trenton, while another Crossword Bonanza ticket worth the same amount was sold at a 7-Eleven in South Amboy.
A $20,000 prize from the $20,000 Loaded scratch-off was won at QuickChek #136 in Jackson, Ocean County.
Three players secured $10,000 wins from the 200X Cash Blitz scratch-off at Ted’s Market in Manville, Lukoil North America located at 335 McCarter Highway in Newark, and Quick Mart in Livingston.
A $10,000 Mega Millions ticket was also sold at the Acme store in Mays Landing, Atlantic County. 
Lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets and claim their prizes.
Winners of substantial amounts are advised to sign the back of their tickets and contact the New Jersey Lottery to begin the claims process.