The Largest Lottery Wins in New Jersey History
Discover New Jersey's largest lottery wins, from the recent $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot to historic Powerball victories.
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View the winning numbers and lottery results for New Jersey games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash4Life and more.
Explore the table below to find out when your favorite games take place. You can check the latest winning numbers of the New Jersey lottery games on this page after each draw.
| Game | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 9:00 pm | — | 9:00 pm | — | — | 9:00 pm | — |
| Mega Millions | — | 9:00 pm | — | — | 9:00 pm | — | — |
| Cash4Life | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Pick 3 Mid | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm |
| Pick 3 Eve | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm |
| Pick 4 Mid | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm | 12:59 pm |
| Pick 4 Eve | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm | 10:57 pm |
New Jersey has seen its fair share of lottery dreams come true, with some of the most notable winners carving their names into the state's history. These incredible success stories continue to capture the imagination of lottery enthusiasts, showcasing the diverse paths to fortune that can unfold in the Garden State.
$533M
One remarkable tale involves Richard Wahl from Vernon, who struck gold on March 30th, 2018, by winning a staggering $533 million while playing the Mega Millions for only the second time in his life.
$448.4M
Another notable group victory unfolded on August 7th, 2013, when 16 co-workers at the Ocean County vehicle maintenance garage, alongside Mario Scarinici from South Brunswick, collectively held two out of three winning tickets for a massive $448.4 million Powerball jackpot.
$429.6M
Not to be overshadowed, Pearlie Mae Smith from Trenton secured her place in the lottery record books as the sole winner of a $429.6 million Powerball jackpot on May 7th, 2016.
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