Powerball Jackpot Winner in Camden County
A single jackpot-winning ticket for the $222.6 million Powerball draw on June 10, 2024, was sold in Camden County, New Jersey. The winning ticket matched all five white balls (3, 10, 33, 58, and 59) and the red Powerball (9). The ticket was sold at Preet Food Mart located at 598 Chews Landing Road in Lindenwold, Camden County. The store received a $30,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket.
Store Owner’s Reaction
Tejinder Singh, the store owner, expressed happiness for both the winner and himself during a check presentation on Tuesday afternoon. Store workers mentioned that the winner is a regular customer and described him as a “nice guy.” The winning ticket was purchased on Monday night as a quick pick. As of late Tuesday morning, the holder of the winning ticket had not yet come forward. They have one year to claim their prize and can remain anonymous according to state lottery rules.
Advice for the Winner
Lottery officials advised the winner to sign the ticket, take a photo of it, and keep it safe. They also suggested checking out their winners guide before claiming the prize. This win marks the fourth time in 2024 that someone hit the Powerball jackpot and is the first win since May 6 when a winning ticket was purchased in Florida. The winner has an option between receiving a $222.6 million annuity or taking a lump cash sum of $104.7 million before taxes. If they choose the annuity option, they will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing by 5% each year.
Powerball Game Details
Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands with odds of hitting the jackpot being 1 in 292.2 million. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, at 10:59 p.m. The jackpot will reset to $20 million.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers
The Mega Millions winning numbers for June 11, 2024, were 1, 5, 7, 22, and 24, with the Mega Ball being 8. The Megaplier was 4x. The estimated jackpot for this drawing was $30 million, with a cash option of $13.9 million. The last Mega Millions jackpot was won on June 4 by an Illinois player who won $552 million, the ninth largest Mega Millions jackpot.
How to Play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, each ticket costs $2, with an optional Megaplier for an additional $1, which increases non-jackpot prizes up to five times. Players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 70 (white balls) and one number from a pool of 1 to 25 (Mega Ball). There is also an option for Quick Pick, where the lottery machine randomly selects the numbers. There is no residency or citizenship requirement in the state where the ticket is purchased.
Prize Payouts and Odds of Winning
Matching just the Mega Ball wins $2, while matching all five white balls can win up to $1 million (except in California). The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately one in over three hundred million, and the odds of matching all five white balls are approximately one in twelve million. Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are not available in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Online purchase through the Jackpocket app is available in select states.
Deadline for Purchasing Tickets
The deadline for purchasing tickets varies by state, typically between fifteen minutes to an hour before the drawing. For third-party apps like Jackpocket, it can be closer to two hours before the drawing.
Cash Option vs Annuity Option
The annuity option involves an immediate payment followed by annual payments over twenty-nine years, with a five percent increase each year. The cash option is a lump sum payment significantly lower than the advertised jackpot amount but received immediately. Some states allow winners to remain anonymous, while others require disclosure of the winner’s name and hometown as public record. It is important to check with your state lottery for specific rules.
Powerball Jackpot History in New Jersey
This win marks the fourth time someone has won the Powerball jackpot this year. The largest Powerball jackpot ever won in New Jersey was an annuity value of $429.9 million in May 2016. Before this win, the last time someone in New Jersey hit a Powerball jackpot was on January 30, 2021; that prize was claimed anonymously and had a cash option of $24.8 million. There have been thirteen Powerball jackpots won in New Jersey since the game’s inception in 1992. The largest prize ever won in New Jersey was the $1.13 billion Mega Millions prize on March 26.
Responsible Gambling
It is important to play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact the appropriate hotline for assistance. Remember, the odds of winning are extremely slim, and it is essential to gamble within your means.
