By: Richard L. Smith
A New Jersey scratch-off lottery player has claimed a $200,000 top prize in the popular “Deep Pockets” game after purchasing a winning ticket at a Union County convenience store.
According to New Jersey Lottery officials, the ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven located on Morris Avenue in Summit.
The prize is one of four top-tier $200,000 jackpots available in the $5 scratch-off game.
With this latest win, three of the four top prizes in the “Deep Pockets” game have now been claimed.
The previous $200,000 winning tickets were sold in September at Somos Peru on Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, and at Welsh Farms on Flock Road in Hamilton, Mercer County.
The “Deep Pockets” game launched in August and has attracted strong interest from players across the state.
Lottery officials said more than 5.3 million tickets were printed for the game.
Players are reminded to sign the back of their tickets immediately and to verify winnings through the New Jersey Lottery before claiming any prize.