Paterson Convenience Store Becomes Home to New Jersey’s Latest $100,000 Lottery Winner
A lucky New Jersey Lottery player is holding a winning scratch-off ticket worth $100,000 after purchasing it at a gas station in Paterson, according to the New Jersey Lottery.
The winning ticket came from the LOTERIA Grande scratch-off game and was sold on Aug. 2 at Millennium Gas 2000, located on McBride Avenue in Passaic County. While lottery officials have confirmed where the ticket was sold, they have not released any information about the winner. It remains unclear whether the prize has already been claimed.
The LOTERIA Grande game has attracted many lottery players across New Jersey since its launch because it offers a chance to win a six-figure prize for the cost of a single $5 ticket. The recent winning ticket is one of the biggest prizes currently available in the game and serves as another reminder that major lottery wins can happen at neighbourhood stores and local gas stations.
Lottery officials said only one top prize worth $100,000 is still available in the LOTERIA Grande game. The scratch-off was introduced in October, and more than 4.6 million tickets were printed when the game launched. As more tickets continue to be sold across the state, the remaining top prize remains up for grabs, giving players another opportunity to win a significant cash reward.
Scratch-off lottery games remain one of the most popular forms of lottery play in New Jersey because players find out immediately whether they have won. Unlike draw games that require participants to wait for scheduled drawings, scratch-off games provide instant results, making them a favourite choice for many lottery customers.
Lottery experts often remind players that every ticket has fixed odds and that buying more tickets does not guarantee a win. Each ticket is produced with predetermined odds, and every purchase should be viewed as entertainment rather than a financial investment. Responsible play remains an important message promoted by lottery officials throughout the state.
Retailers that sell winning lottery tickets also receive recognition for participating in the lottery system. Winning ticket sales often bring additional attention to local businesses, with many customers visiting stores that have recently sold major prizes in hopes of testing their own luck.
Although stories of large lottery prizes generate excitement, officials encourage winners to carefully review the instructions printed on their tickets before claiming any prize. Signing the back of a winning ticket, keeping it in a safe place, and following the official claim process can help protect the winner’s ownership of the prize.
For now, the identity of New Jersey’s newest $100,000 winner remains unknown. Until the prize is officially claimed, the winning ticket could still be sitting in someone’s wallet, vehicle, or home, waiting to be discovered. Lottery players who recently purchased a LOTERIA Grande ticket are encouraged to check their tickets carefully, as one more $100,000 top prize is still available in the game.
Sources
- New Jersey Lottery (Official)
- New Jersey Office of the State Treasurer (Official)
