By: Richard L. Smith
A winning scratch-off ticket worth a quarter of a million dollars was recently sold in Essex County, bringing a stroke of luck to one New Jersey Lottery player.
According to information released by the New Jersey Lottery, a $250,000 top prize from the $250,000 Crossword scratch-off game was claimed from a ticket purchased at Jonathan’s Liquor Store, located at 263 Central Avenue in East Orange.
Officials have not released details about the winner, which is common for lottery claims, but the sizable prize marks another significant payout for a local retailer in the region.
The New Jersey Lottery continues to see strong participation across its scratch-off games, with prizes ranging from smaller daily wins to life-changing jackpots like this one.
Residents are reminded to always play responsibly.