THE NEW YORK TIMES (PIX11) — The New Jersey Lottery said on Wednesday that 61 prizes of $1 million or more were sold in the state last year.
New Jersey did not have a single jackpot winner in either the Powerball or Mega Millions games, but the state did sell 25 second-tier tickets worth a total of $1,000,000. The lottery claims that seven of the winners also received multiplier enhancements that increased their payouts.
In 2022, the biggest jackpot was won by a Pick-6 player. A ticket purchased from the 7-Eleven in Maplewood, New Jersey, by an anonymous winner, was for .
6 million in the drawing held on August 1, 2022.
Those who won the most money in the state lottery in 2022 were revealed. Additionally, you can use an interactive map.
The New Jersey Lottery issued a statement saying, “With so many players winning big, it’s evident that the New Jersey Lottery is the place to go for anyone wishing to turn their dreams into reality.”
Read more: Funds Raised by Family and Friends of Man Shot by Police in South Jersey
“May all of our gamers have a prosperous New Year and a fruitful 2023!”