$200K, 2 $50K Powerball tickets bought in N.J. as jackpot soars to $835M
A single player in New Jersey won an estimated $847 million Powerball jackpot, following a drawing that initially pushed the grand prize to $835 million. New Jersey Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was purchased on Tuesday morning at the Wegmans in Montvale. Alongside the grand prize winner, players in the Garden State also secured secondary prizes, including a $200,000 ticket and two $50,000 tickets. As of Wednesday, no one had come forward to claim the multi-million-dollar grand prize.
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- ✓ A Powerball ticket holder in New Jersey won a massive jackpot estimated between $835 million and $847 million.
- ✓ New Jersey Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was bought on Tuesday morning at the Wegmans in Montvale.
- ✓ A $200,000 Powerball lottery ticket and two $50,000 tickets were also sold in New Jersey.
- ✓ A $1 million Powerball winning ticket was sold in Delaware, specifically in Georgetown.
What changed
New Jersey Lottery officials identified the Wegmans in Montvale as the specific location where the winning $847 million ticket was sold.
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NJ Player Wins Massive Powerball Jackpot
A single player in New Jersey won an estimated $847 million Powerball jackpot, following a drawing that initially pushed the grand prize to $835 million. New Jersey Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was purchased on Tuesday morning at the Wegmans in Montvale. Alongside the grand prize winner, players in the Garden State also secured secondary prizes, including a $200,000 ticket and two $50,000 tickets. As of Wednesday, no one had come forward to claim the multi-million-dollar grand prize.
Why it matters
The massive jackpot ranks among the top prizes in Powerball game history, drawing widespread attention as it climbed past $800 million. Lottery officials across multiple states reported various secondary tier winners, highlighting the massive ticket volume generated during the run-up to the drawing.
What is confirmed
- A Powerball ticket holder in New Jersey won a massive jackpot estimated between $835 million and $847 million.
- New Jersey Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was bought on Tuesday morning at the Wegmans in Montvale.
- A $200,000 Powerball lottery ticket and two $50,000 tickets were also sold in New Jersey.
- A $1 million Powerball winning ticket was sold in Delaware, specifically in Georgetown.
- A Maryland player picked up a $50,000 Double Play win at Talbert's Ice and Beverage Service in Bethesda.
What to watch next
- The winner coming forward to claim the grand prize at a New Jersey lottery claim center.
- Official confirmation of the exact final jackpot annuity and lump-sum cash payout values.
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