By: Richard L. Smith
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New Jersey Lottery players across the state claimed more than $2.3 million in prizes last week, with winning tickets sold in at least 10 towns spanning eight counties, according to results released by the New Jersey Lottery.
From February 2 through February 8, 2026, players won draw and Scratch-Off prizes of $10,000 or more, including two Jersey Cash 5 tickets worth $987,480 each.
One of those tickets was sold at ShopRite #116 on Maple Avenue in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, while the other was purchased at Basic Food Mart on Chestnut Street in Union, Union County.
Another significant Jersey Cash 5 prize of $150,000 was sold at North Broad Food Mart on North Broad Street in Hillside, also in Union County.
Scratch-Off prizes were claimed at multiple locations statewide, including a $50,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular game sold at Andy’s Liquor Store #1 on South Virginia Avenue in Penns Grove, Salem County. Several $25,000 prizes were also reported, including Crossword Bonanza wins in Kearny and Magnolia, and a Crossword Xtreme prize in South Plainfield.
Additional winners included a $20,000 10X Scratch-Off sold at Quick Chek #106 in Manville, a $20,000 Crossword ticket sold in West Orange, and multiple $10,000 prizes from games such as Mega Hot 7’s, 100X, and Jackpot Millions sold in Plainfield, Great Meadows, and Manville.
Lottery officials remind players that all prizes must be claimed following official New Jersey Lottery procedures, and winners are encouraged to sign the back of their tickets and store them safely.