Powerball Drawings Bring Excitement to New Jersey Players
The New Jersey Lottery continues to create excitement for players across the state, with recent Powerball drawings offering huge jackpots and several notable wins. On Monday, October 13, 2025, the Powerball numbers drawn were 13, 14, 32, 52, and 64, with the Powerball number 12. The Power Play number was 2. The jackpot for this drawing was an estimated $258 million, with a cash option of $120.6 million. Although no one won the jackpot in this drawing, many New Jersey residents still took home smaller prizes. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, and tickets can be purchased in-store or online until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the drawing. The cost to play Powerball is $2 per ticket, and for an extra $1, players can add the Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Ocean and Monmouth County Players Win Big
Several residents from Ocean County and Monmouth County have recently celebrated major lottery wins, sharing in over $7 million in prizes won statewide between October 6 and October 12, 2025. In Ocean County, two separate $50,000 Powerball winning tickets were sold during the same week. One ticket was sold at ShopRite #609 on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor for the October 6 drawing, while another was purchased at Robin’s Convenience on Atlantic City Boulevard in Beachwood for the October 11 drawing. Additionally, an Ocean County player won $3 million through the Jackpot app in the October 7 Mega Millions drawing. The exact location where this winning ticket was sold has not been disclosed by officials, but the win has brought attention to the growing popularity of online lottery ticket purchases.
In Monmouth County, a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1,908,863 matched all five numbers in the October 7 drawing. This ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven (#11022) on Pine Brook Road in Tinton Falls. Another Monmouth County player won $10,000 playing Jackpot Millions on October 11, with the ticket purchased at EZ Quick on Leonardville Road in Belford. These wins highlight the variety of games and prize levels available to New Jersey lottery players.
Scratch-Off Success: $200,000 Winner in Bergen County
A Bergen County resident recently won $200,000 on a $5 scratch-off ticket from the “Full of 500’s” game. The winning ticket was purchased at JB Liquors on Ridge Road in North Arlington. The New Jersey Lottery announced the win on social media, bringing attention to the “Full of 500’s” scratch-off game, which started in July and offers prizes ranging from $10 to $500, with four top prizes of $200,000 each. According to the New Jersey Lottery website, two of the $200,000 top prize tickets remain unclaimed, so there are still opportunities for players to win big. Another $200,000 winning ticket was sold at Hanover Mart on Hanover Street in Pemberton, Burlington County, showing that scratch-off games continue to be a popular and rewarding choice for many players.
Unclaimed Prizes: $1.3 Million Ticket Nears Expiration
While many New Jersey residents have celebrated recent wins, some prizes remain unclaimed. A $1.3 million Jersey Cash 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Route 9 in Freehold, Monmouth County, has gone unclaimed for nearly 11 months. The ticket was bought on November 25, 2024, and according to state rules, lottery tickets must be claimed within one year of the drawing date. With the deadline approaching, lottery officials are urging players to check old tickets in places like coat pockets, under car seats, and behind refrigerators. Past incidents have shown that winners sometimes discover uncashed tickets long after the drawing, so it is important to double-check any tickets you may have forgotten about. Other large prizes nearing expiration include a $150,000 Jersey Cash 5 ticket from Belleville and a $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Paramus.
How to Claim Your New Jersey Lottery Prize
For those lucky enough to win, claiming a prize is a straightforward process. Prizes up to $599.99 can be redeemed at any New Jersey Lottery retailer. For prizes over $599.99, winners must submit their winning ticket and a claim form either by mail or in person at the New Jersey Lottery offices. Mail claims should be sent to the New Jersey Lottery Validations office in Trenton, while in-person claims can be dropped off at the Lawrence Park Complex, also in Trenton. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and a secure drop box is available for convenience. Claim forms are available at the lottery office, and players can find a list of lottery retailers on the NJ Lotto website. The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, but as recent winners have shown, smaller prizes are awarded regularly.
New Jersey Lottery: Supporting the Community
Since its inception in 1970, the New Jersey Lottery has contributed nearly $34.6 billion to the state, supporting important services and public employee pensions. The lottery not only provides entertainment and the chance to win life-changing prizes, but it also plays a vital role in funding programs that benefit all New Jersey residents. With a wide range of games, from Powerball and Mega Millions to scratch-offs and local draws like Jersey Cash 5, there are many ways for players to try their luck.
Stay Informed and Play Responsibly
Lottery officials encourage all players to play responsibly and to check their tickets regularly. Drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee and are also live-streamed on Powerball.com. Winning numbers are posted on both the official Powerball website and the New Jersey Lottery website shortly after each drawing. With so many recent winners and unclaimed prizes, now is a great time to check your tickets and see if you are one of New Jersey’s next big lottery winners. Remember, even if you do not win the jackpot, there are many other prizes to be won, and every ticket supports important programs in the state.
