By: Najla Alexander
NJ Lottery officials announced that two consecutive Jersey Cash 5 jackpots were won over the weekend.
Lottery officials stated that on Friday, Dec. 6, a player matched all five numbers to win the $1,883,824 prize.
The winning numbers were 07, 21, 28, 31, and 38, officials said. The XTRA number was 02, and the Bullseye number was 31.
According to lottery officials, the ticket was played at Silverton Buyrite, 1922 Hooper Ave., Toms River, in Ocean County.
The next day, a Bergen County player hit the jackpot, winning $150,000, lottery officials said.
The winning numbers were: 14, 16, 27, 30, and 35, officials say. The XTRA number was 03, and the Bullseye number was 35.
Lottery officials stated that the ticket was played at 7-Eleven #39387, 67 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus.
The retailers will each receive a bonus check of $2,000 for selling the winning ticket, officials say.
NJ lottery officials said the jackpot was at about $175,000 heading into Monday’s drawing.