NJ’s Trenton The memorable occasion that accompanied a Gloucester County resident’s $678,674 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot win from the December 13 drawing had nothing to do with the ticket’s numbers.
Two days later, at Township Liquors in Turnersville, where the ticket was bought, the player wanted to check the numbers again after hearing about the jackpot. An unlikely encounter with an off-duty New Jersey Lottery official while they were in line resulted in immediate confirmation and useful instructions on how to collect the game-changing award.
In addition to earning a jackpot, the winning numbers 03, 12, 18, 19, and 25 did more. They gave a family that was struggling financially stability and hope. The victory has allayed their growing economic anxieties and the prospect of having to sell their house soon.
The unexpected interaction with the lottery official made everything feel genuine, according to the participant, who characterized the experience as overwhelming but profoundly important. What were the chances? After considering the award and the chance encounter, the winner inquired.
In 2024, there were 74 winners who took home an average of $557,374 each from the more than $41 million in Jersey Cash 5 jackpots. The $678,674 jackpot came at the perfect time for this winner, providing comfort amid a trying holiday season.
