Dec 2, 2025Most recent jackpot win — $90M in Union City
4New Jersey-exclusive games beyond Powerball/Mega Millions
National Jackpot Games
New Jersey sells tickets for 2 of the national jackpot games — Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11. New Jersey does not participate in Millionaire for Life.
Powerball
2026-09-09
$232M
09
40
42
55
65
23
Mega Millions
2026-09-08
$209M
17
30
43
58
66
20
✓Source: Cross-checked against official state lottery data — verify directly
🏆 New Jersey Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 31 jackpot wins in New Jersey since 2002 — 7 on Powerball and 24 on Mega Millions — spread across 12 cities. New Jersey has produced the most, with 20 of the 31 tracked wins.
The largest was $1.128B, sold at ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune City. The most recent came in 2025, at Garden State News in Union City, worth $90M. Average jackpot size for a New Jersey winner works out to $189.3M.
New Jersey's recorded wins span 23 years. Of the 31 winners, 9 are publicly named on record and 22 claimed anonymously.
$90M
Mega Millions · December 2, 2025
📍 Garden State News — 4024 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
Winner: Unclaimed
$221M
Powerball · June 10, 2024
📍 Preet Food Mart — 1411 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
New Jersey currently sells 10 active scratch tickets, priced from $2 to $50. The 8 shown below are the highest-price tickets on sale — sorted highest first.
LotteryMap doesn't have a verified remaining-prize count for every game in this list, so we can't put a reliable dollar figure on unclaimed top prizes here.
New Jersey also runs 4 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Pick 6 Lotto (state jackpot lotto game), Cash 5 (5-number draw game), Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game), and Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the New Jersey Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
New Jersey players can play 2 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Drawings land on 5 different days of the week across these games, so it's worth checking which nights matter for the tickets you buy.
That adds up to 5 separate drawings a week across New Jersey's 2 games.
Powerball
Monday · Wednesday · Saturday
10:59 PM ET
Mega Millions
Tuesday · Friday
11:00 PM ET
🗓️ Recent New Jersey Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw New Jersey players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Sep 9, 20269 - 40 - 42 - 55 - 65 23
Sep 7, 202615 - 19 - 28 - 39 - 56 3
Sep 5, 202615 - 40 - 47 - 53 - 59 9
Sep 2, 20263 - 10 - 29 - 58 - 64 14
Aug 31, 202611 - 17 - 25 - 37 - 49 10
Aug 29, 202618 - 56 - 62 - 65 - 67 18
Aug 26, 202612 - 32 - 45 - 50 - 58 2
Aug 24, 20263 - 16 - 33 - 38 - 68 2
Aug 22, 202613 - 31 - 54 - 57 - 65 23
Aug 19, 202610 - 21 - 58 - 61 - 64 17
Aug 17, 20268 - 15 - 25 - 49 - 65 22
Aug 15, 20265 - 8 - 27 - 29 - 63 13
Aug 12, 20264 - 26 - 66 - 67 - 69 9
Aug 10, 20266 - 37 - 54 - 55 - 64 10
Aug 8, 20265 - 9 - 35 - 54 - 63 7
Mega Millions
Sep 8, 202617 - 30 - 43 - 58 - 66 20
Sep 4, 20266 - 26 - 34 - 59 - 61 24
Sep 1, 20261 - 22 - 51 - 61 - 63 17
Aug 28, 20268 - 17 - 29 - 42 - 55 2
Aug 25, 20267 - 10 - 47 - 48 - 50 14
Aug 21, 20261 - 25 - 34 - 48 - 57 24
Aug 18, 20265 - 19 - 30 - 38 - 59 12
Aug 14, 20263 - 23 - 27 - 46 - 60 11
Aug 11, 20261 - 20 - 30 - 46 - 68 17
Aug 7, 202617 - 20 - 32 - 54 - 57 23
Aug 4, 202614 - 21 - 51 - 55 - 65 21
Jul 31, 20264 - 18 - 26 - 43 - 51 4
Jul 28, 202634 - 48 - 49 - 59 - 70 12
Jul 24, 20262 - 5 - 42 - 44 - 60 1
Jul 21, 202625 - 37 - 59 - 68 - 70 10
🔥 New Jersey Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws New Jersey players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
Powerball
Based on 38 draws · 2026-06-15 – 2026-09-09
🔥 Hot main numbers
506×596×35×145×175×485×
❄️ Cold main numbers
431×351×331×321×311×241×
Powerball
34×23×233×
Mega Millions
Based on 25 draws · 2026-06-16 – 2026-09-08
🔥 Hot main numbers
486×24×54×264×304×344×
❄️ Cold main numbers
671×651×621×581×541×521×
Mega Ball
126×142×172×
🎲Historical draw-frequency data only. Every drawing is an independent random event — no combination of numbers is more or less likely to be drawn next, regardless of recent history. For entertainment purposes only.
🎯 New Jersey Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in New Jersey specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
MatchPrizeOdds
5 + PowerballJackpot1 in 292,201,338
5$1,000,0001 in 11,688,053
4 + Powerball$50,0001 in 913,129
4$1001 in 36,525
3 + Powerball$1001 in 14,494
3$71 in 580
2 + Powerball$71 in 701
1 + Powerball$41 in 92
Powerball only$41 in 38
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
MatchPrizeOdds
5 + Mega BallJackpot1 in 290,472,336
5$1,000,0001 in 12,629,232
4 + Mega Ball$10,0001 in 893,761
4$5991 in 38,859
3 + Mega Ball$2001 in 13,965
3$101 in 607
2 + Mega Ball$101 in 665
1 + Mega Ball$41 in 86
Mega Ball only$21 in 35
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
💰 Claiming Your New Jersey Lottery Prize
State tax on winnings8% withheld
AnonymityAnonymous claims allowedWinners may remain fully anonymous, no prize threshold.
Claim deadline90 days–1 year (varies)Confirm the exact deadline with the New Jersey Lottery — it varies by game.
1
Sign your ticket immediately.
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
2
Know your claim deadline.
New Jersey's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
3
Small prizes: most authorized retailers can pay out smaller prizes (commonly up to a few hundred or a couple thousand dollars) directly at the counter.
4
Larger prizes: require claiming in person at a New Jersey lottery claim center, by mail, or in some states online — bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number for tax reporting.
5
Taxes are withheld automatically on prizes over $5,000 — 24% federal withholding applies nationwide, and New Jersey withholds an additional 8% in state tax.
Every game New Jersey players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official New Jersey Lottery site.
New Jersey participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include Pick 6 Lotto, Cash 5, Pick 4, Pick 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 31 jackpot winners in New Jersey, representing $5.87B in verified prize money. The largest recorded New Jersey jackpot was $1.128B, won on March 26, 2024 at ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune City. The luckiest retailer in the state is ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune City, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 New Jersey has produced more Mega Millions winners per capita than many states and operates a highly active lottery system with strong participation.
What time are New Jersey lottery results announced?
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
How do I check my New Jersey lottery ticket?
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official New Jersey lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Where do I claim a New Jersey lottery prize?
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a New Jersey lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the New Jersey lottery directly.
What are the odds of winning the New Jersey lottery?
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
Do "hot" and "cold" numbers actually improve my odds in New Jersey?
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Are New Jersey lottery winnings taxed?
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. New Jersey withholds an additional 8% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Can I stay anonymous if I win the New Jersey lottery?
Anonymous claims allowed in New Jersey. Winners may remain fully anonymous, no prize threshold.
Can I buy New Jersey lottery tickets online or through an app?
Yes — third-party lottery courier apps, which buy a real physical ticket from a licensed retailer on your behalf, are known to operate in New Jersey. Availability and which apps operate here can change, so confirm current status before ordering.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in New Jersey
These 4 New Jersey retailers have sold 4 major winning tickets between them, worth $2.15B combined. ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune City tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🎲“Luckiest” ranks past winning-ticket history only — it doesn't mean better odds. Every ticket sold anywhere in the state has exactly the same chance of winning. For entertainment purposes only.
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just New Jersey. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.
