TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lottery player struck it big on Thursday, winning $87,044 in the $5 Merry Money Match Fast Play Progressive game, officials announced.
The winning ticket, which represents 50% of the progressive jackpot, was sold at the 7-Eleven #11444 located at 30 Vineyard Road in Edison, Middlesex County.
Fast Play Progressive tickets are instant-win games that allow players to find out immediately if they have won. The jackpot grows with every ticket purchased until a winning ticket is sold.
Lottery officials encourage players interested in learning more about the Fast Play Progressive games and their current jackpots to visit the official New Jersey Lottery website.