TRENTON – A New Jersey Lottery player in Bergen County matched all five of the five white balls and the Powerball to win the $847 million Powerball jackpot last night. The jackpot has a cash value of $363.1 million. The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, and 56. The Power Ball was 21, and the multiplier was 2X.
New Jersey Lottery sold the only jackpot-winning ticket for the drawing. The ticket was sold at Wegmans Food Market, 100 Farm View, Montvale in Bergen County. The store will receive a $30,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The lucky winner may choose between an annuitized prize of $847 million and a lump-sum payment of $363.1 million. Both prize options are before taxes. If the winner selects the annuity option, they will receive the prize in 30 increasing payments over 29 years.
“Congratulations to our newest New Jersey winner. A prize of $847 million is the second largest in the history of the New Jersey Lottery, and it was won right here in Montvale. Beyond this life-changing moment for one lucky player, every ticket sold in New Jersey helps support the public employee pension system and the people who serve our state. We encourage the winner to take their time and speak with trusted financial and legal advisors. We also remind all players to play responsibly,” said New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill.
“This historic jackpot represents an exciting and life-changing moment for the winner, and also a reminder of the Lottery’s lasting impact on New Jersey. Since 1970, the Lottery has contributed nearly $35.7 billion to the State, and its profits now help strengthen the public employee pension system under the 30-year agreement signed into law in 2017. We congratulate the winner, and we thank the retailers and players across New Jersey whose participation makes that support possible,” said New Jersey Treasurer Aaron Binder.
“New Jersey sold a $1 billion Mega Millions ticket in 2024, and it’s amazing that we just sold the ninth largest winning ticket in the history of Powerball,” said New Jersey Lottery Commission Chair Ian Leonard.
“This incredible prize marks another great record for New Jersey and proves just how lucky our players can be. We are excited to meet the winner soon,” said New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey.
The lucky winner should sign the ticket immediately, make copies, and store it in a safe place prior to claiming their prize. For prizes of this size, the New Jersey Lottery recommends the winner meet with financial and legal advisors. Winners in New Jersey have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
More About the New Jersey Lottery Since its inception in 1970, the Lottery has contributed nearly $35.7 billion to the State, helping to support many worthwhile programs and services. Lottery profits currently help bolster the public employee pension system under a 30-year agreement signed into law in 2017.