Will Someone Win Tonight’s $955,000 Jackpot?

TRENTON (Sept. 12, 2017) – Tonight’s Jersey Cash 5 jackpot is $955,000. The game produces lucky winners all over the State with jackpots beginning at $75,000. Now with XTRA, players can multiply their non-jackpot prizes by up to five times for an extra dollar per play. Here is a recent Jersey Cash 5 winner story from another high jackpot that was won by Linda Almeida-Maia and her husband Marcio of Elizabeth.

Linda shared that it was a typical morning for Marcio as he left home to begin his day. He stopped at a local Dunkin Donuts on his way to work and scanned his Jersey Cash 5 ticket from the May 24th drawing. It was peculiar because the scanner’s message was “please see clerk.” Marcio then used the Lottery app on his phone to review the evenings winning numbers. His ticket matched all of the numbers drawn.

He immediately called Linda, but she was already on her way to work and did not answer the phone. He called again, and again until finally, after six tries, she picked up her phone to learn the news. She turned around and went back home to meet Marcio. They wasted no time and came directly to Lottery Headquarters to claim their $795,370 jackpot win.

Marcio chooses all of his own Jersey Cash 5 numbers. They represent significant dates in his family's life. He is also a member of a group at work that plays Mega Millions and Powerball each week. Marcio has had small wins over the year that has kept him enjoying and playing the games. The family will be looking for a home to call their own with the prize winnings. His lucky ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #23789 on 954 S. Elmora Ave., Elizabeth in Union County.