Lottery player wins $186k in New Jersey Cash 5 game
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (PIX11) – A New Jersey lottery player won over $180,000 in Monday’s Cash 5 drawing, officials said.
"Congratulations to our very fortunate Jersey Cash 5 winner,” said New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey. “We hope this incredible prize brings joy and happiness to the winner; we’re already looking forward to awarding another jackpot prize!”
The lucky ticket holder matched all five numbers to win the $186,573 jackpot prize.
The winning numbers were 11, 23, 24, 27, and 31, and the XTRA number was 03.
Retailers at the Quick Check No. 18, located at 1545 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, will also receive a bonus check for $2,000.
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