New Jersey Lottery Player Lands Lifetime Payout From Jersey City Scratch-Off

A New Jersey lottery player’s life changed on New Year’s Day when a Jersey City scratch-off ticket was worth over $1.7 million, according to state lottery authorities.

The winning ticket was bought at 502 Grocery & Deli on Ocean Avenue in Hudson County. Win For Life!, a $5 scratch-off ticket, has a unique top prize structure that prioritizes long-term financial stability over a single jackpot payment.

The winner receives $120,000 each year, or $10,000 per month, for life under the game regulations. Instead of delivering the award immediately, this guaranteed annual income supports the winner over time.

Winners are not compelled to choose lifelong payments. State lottery authorities stated that the ticket holder might pick a $1,769,800 lump sum payment. The winner receives the entire prize instantly, providing them the freedom to manage or invest it according to their financial goals.

The lottery said this ticket is the first of three Win For Life! top-prize tickets to be claimed. The game began on November 26 with 12,977,400 statewide tickets printed. New Jersey players love scratch-off games, especially those with steady income-style prizes, as this top prize shows.

All New Jersey Lottery winners must follow state identity verification and tax requirements to redeem their ticket. Officials advise players to sign the back of their ticket immediately and consult a financial advisor before choosing a reward.

The New Jersey Lottery reminds players that lottery games are entertainment and that ticket sales support governmental programs and services.

Sources:
New Jersey Lottery (Official State Agency)