Lucky New Jersey ticket wins $847 million Powerball jackpot at Bergen County Wegmans
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot on Wednesday night, making it the ninth-largest prize in game history. The winner is eligible for a $363.1 million cash payout and can remain anonymous under New Jersey law. The winning ticket was sold at a Bergen County Wegmans location and remains unclaimed as of the latest reports.
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- ✓ A single Powerball ticket won the $847 million jackpot in New Jersey, the ninth-largest prize in game history
- ✓ The winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, Bergen County, New Jersey
- ✓ The winner is eligible for a $363.1 million cash payout
- ✓ New Jersey allows lottery winners to remain anonymous
What changed
The winning ticket location was confirmed as a Wegmans in Montvale, Bergen County, New Jersey, after initial reports identified the state but not the specific store.
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$847M Powerball jackpot won by single ticket at Bergen County Wegmans in New Jersey
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot on Wednesday night, making it the ninth-largest prize in game history. The winner is eligible for a $363.1 million cash payout and can remain anonymous under New Jersey law. The winning ticket was sold at a Bergen County Wegmans location and remains unclaimed as of the latest reports.
Why it matters
The $847 million jackpot had rolled over after 35 drawings without a winner, marking one of the longest stretches in Powerball history. New Jersey's lottery rules allow winners to claim prizes anonymously, which is unusual as most states require public disclosure of large lottery wins. The ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history underscores the significant prize pool that built up from consistent roll-overs across multiple drawings.
What is confirmed
- A single Powerball ticket won the $847 million jackpot in New Jersey, the ninth-largest prize in game history
- The winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Montvale, Bergen County, New Jersey
- The winner is eligible for a $363.1 million cash payout
- New Jersey allows lottery winners to remain anonymous
- The jackpot had rolled over after 35 drawings without a winner
What to watch next
- Claim deadline for the unclaimed ticket
- Whether the winner will claim the prize anonymously
- Cash option payout details from NJ Lottery
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