Lottery Winner in New Jersey Claims $847 Million Powerball Jackpot
New Jersey Lottery Ticket Hits the $847 Million Jackpot
A single ticket sold at Wegmans Food Market, 100 Farm View in Montvale, matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The prize: an $847 million jackpot. The Bergen County store will receive a $30,000 bonus from the New Jersey Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
Winning Numbers and Prize Choices
The numbers drawn were 15, 34, 41, 53 and 56, with a red Powerball of 21. The drawing also included a 2X Power Play multiplier.
- Annuity: $847 million paid over 29 years.
- Cash option: An estimated $363.1 million before taxes.
The jackpot ranks as the ninth-largest in Powerball history. The win ended a run of 35 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner. The previous jackpot was won by an Illinois ticket in August, claiming $1.04 billion.
What Happens Next for the Lottery Winner?
The ticket holder faces a major financial decision: take the annuity or select the lump-sum cash option. The winner’s identity may never become public; New Jersey law permits lottery winners to remain anonymous.
After the jackpot win, the Powerball prize resets to $20 million for the next drawing on Saturday night.
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