Another Powerball jackpot winning ticket emerges in New Jersey in this Powerball winner story, to the tune of $222.6 million.
The state of New Jersey might not be large in size, but it makes up for its small stature with big Powerball jackpot wins! New Jersey residents love playing Powerball, and the numbers do not lie. Here’s the story.
There was only one winning ticket, and that ticket had the honor of being the second-largest jackpot winner in New Jersey. The largest single Powerball jackpot win was in 2016, a whopping $429.9 million! This recent win came in at $222.6 million, with a cash value of $104.7 million, and took even the State Commission Director James Carey by surprise! Mr. Carey could hardly contain his excitement as he spoke of the good fortune of the jackpot winner. He encouraged the ticket holder to sign the ticket and put it in a very safe place until they could come forward to collect their big win.
The white balls drawn were 3, 10, 33, 58, 59, the Powerball was 9, and the Power Play feature was 2. Besides the one lucky jackpot winner, 19,768 additional players netted prize money ranging from $4 to $200. The Preet Food Mart also received a $30,000 bonus commission check for being the authorized retail outlet that sold the winning ticket. Speaking of lucky winners, this is the fourth time a New Jersey ticket has hit the Powerball jackpot in 2024! The New Jersey schools also win big, with Powerball purchasers helping make big contributions to the state education fund.
There are several states that participate in Powerball that do not require winners to appear publicly. However, they must provide their identity to claim their prize and satisfy income tax burdens, and any outstanding debts such as student loans, child support, or back taxes. Many jackpot winners retain an attorney or other representative to preserve their privacy. So far, this jackpot winner has remained quiet and has yet to come forward and claim their prize. Their winning ticket does have a shelf life, expiring after 90 days.
Powerball players have a few play options to consider, starting with traditional play at an authorized Powerball retailer, which involves an in-person ticket purchase. Convenience stores, gas stations, and supermarkets are normally where players can go to purchase tickets, which are printed out and handed to the purchaser.
Additionally, every state that participates in Powerball has a website players can visit to buy tickets and play online. An online account must be set up and will require proof of age (players must be 18 or over to play) as well as payment information. Once the tickets have been purchased, the website will create the tickets digitally, using numbers from the Quick Pick feature, where the computer selects the numbers, or players can enter their personal number choices. The winning Powerball numbers can be viewed on the website, and winnings, if any, can also be collected. Keep in mind that prizes that are $600 or less can be cashed in via the website, but prizes over that amount must be cashed in at the State Commission.
The third option is Powerball play via a cellphone app, which offers features similar to those on the website, as well as purchase and play options. Playing responsibly is always encouraged, and it is recommended that players set limits and budgets before playing Powerball.
With so many playing Powerball across the nation, there is bound to be another big winner. Which state will it be? While New Jersey has certainly had a solid roster of big Powerball jackpot wins recently, maybe it’s another participating state’s turn. And who knows, maybe it’s your state or your ticket that proves to be the big winner!