By: Richard L. Smith
Two Newark lottery players are celebrating major wins after landing prizes of $10,000 and $20,000, according to a statement from New Jersey Lottery officials.
During the week of June 9, 2025, the city accounted for two of thirteen statewide prizes of $10,000 or more.
A $10,000 prize was claimed through the “Mega Hot 7’s” scratch-off game.
The winning ticket was sold at Firehouse Liquor Inc., located at 273 Park Avenue in Newark’s North Ward.
The larger of the two prizes came from the “$250,000 Crossword” game, with a $20,000 winning ticket sold at Veneza Bakery, 274 Van Buren Street, in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood.
Both wins highlight a lucky streak for the city as residents continue to try their hand at the New Jersey Lottery’s popular scratch-off games.