By: Yuritza Arroyo
The New Jersey Lottery announced that Pick-4 players in the state have won over $1 million in a single day for the first time.
According to lottery officials, the winning numbers for the evening drawing on December 28 were 1, 9, 5, and 6, awarding most of the $1,023,210 in prizes won yesterday.
Officials say this significant payout resulted from the game change on November 14, which made it possible for players to win such a large amount in a single day.
According to Lottery authorities, 267 tickets won $2,500 each playing 1956 straight based on a $0.50 wager.
These winnings are a major increase from the last time 1, 9, 5, and 6 were drawn straight on October 16, 2016, when players only won $842 each based on the same $0.50 straight wager.
“We are thrilled to see Pick-4 players in New Jersey experiencing such success and want to congratulate all the winners on their big payouts,” said Executive Director James Carey.
“We encourage all players to keep playing and trying their luck with this exciting game.”