TRENTON, NJ – (May 8, 2016) – The New Jersey Lottery is thrilled to announce that the sole winning ticket of the May 7th POWERBALL drawing was purchased in the Garden State. The $429.6 million jackpot winning ticket was sold in Mercer County and matched the 5 white balls and the POWERBALL in last night’s drawing.
The retail location will not be disclosed until the appropriate security procedures are completed.
It is anticipated that the name of the retail location will be disclosed by Monday, May 9th.
“Winning the Powerball jackpot is a life-changing event. Congratulations to the ticketholder(s) and to the retailer who sold it,” said Carole Hedinger, New Jersey Lottery executive director. “The winner and the retailer that sold this $429.6 million winning ticket will be added to the national Lottery historical record. This is the seventh largest Powerball jackpot in history.” Hedinger continued, “We expect that the winner or winners will take their time before claiming the prize and consult with the appropriate professionals that can assist them in navigating these unchartered waters. Certainly though, we will be anxiously awaiting the phone call.”
The winning numbers for the Saturday, May 7 drawing were: 05, 25, 26, 44, 66. The Red POWERBALL number was 09. The POWERBALL jackpot resets to $40,000,000 for the next drawing to be held Wednesday, May 11 at 11:00 pm. Watch live drawings on the New Jersey Lottery’s website (NJLottery.net) or on our Official Facebook Page.