By: Najla Alexander
NJ Lottery officials announced that Monday was all one Lottery player in Ocean County hoped it would be–a Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot win; Mondays in New Jersey, sometimes it turns out this way.
According to NJ Lottery officials, a player in Little Egg Harbor won the $484,967 jackpot by matching the winning numbers of 03, 07, 11, 25, and 26 at Mystic Wine & Spirits, 110 Mathistown Road. The Xtra was 4, and the Bullseye was 03.
Additionally, there were 72 players who matched four numbers and hit the Bullseye to win $500 each, lottery officials say. The jackpot resets to about $150,000.
NJ Lottery authorities said it is the year's eighth Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. So far in 2025, New Jersey has had nearly 100 winners of prizes of at least $10,000.
The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, NJ Lottery officials stated.