By: Yuritza Arroyo
One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn, winning the $454,396 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, May 5, drawing.
According to NJ Lottery officials, the winning numbers were: 02, 08, 16, 24, and 45, and the XTRA number was: 02.
Lottery officials said the retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.
The winning ticket was sold at Food Mart, 240 Market St., Elmwood Park, in Bergen County.
"Congratulations to our very fortunate Jersey Cash 5 winner! We hope this incredible prize brings joy and happiness to the winner; we’re already looking forward to awarding another jackpot prize!” said New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey.