By: Najla Alexander
NJ Lottery officials announced that New Jersey Lottery and its marketing partner, Northstar New Jersey, have announced a change to the Fast Play Progressive suite of draw games designed to enhance the playing experience.
As of Tuesday, July 1, the odds of winning the jackpot will change to 1 in 500,000, from the current 1 in 300,000, lottery officials stated.
The change is intended to result in larger advertised jackpots, according to NJ Lottery officials. Also, on Tuesday, July 1, the Lottery will add an additional $50,000 to Tuesday’s existing jackpot.
NJ Lottery officials said tickets for Fast Play Progressive games are sold at any Lottery retailer and offer a fast way for players to see if they are a winner.
For information on the Fast Play Progressive games and jackpots, visit our website, according to NJ Lottery officials.
Every Fast Play Progressive game contributes to one Progressive Jackpot, lottery officials say.
The Fast Play Progressive price point determines the portion of the jackpot:
• $20 Fast Play Progressive tickets win 100% of the jackpot
• $10 Fast Play Progressive tickets win 100% of the jackpot
• $5 Fast Play Progressive tickets win 50% of the jackpot
• $2 Fast Play Progressive tickets win 20% of the jackpot
• $1 Fast Play Progressive tickets win 10% of the jackpot.