Warren County player turns a simple ticket into a $1.7 million fortune

Warren County player turns a simple ticket into a $1.7 million fortune
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WASHINGTON, N.J. — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Warren County hit the jackpot for nearly $1.7 million, making it the largest prize won in the game so far this year, New Jersey Lottery officials announced.

The winning ticket, worth $1,699,120, was purchased at Krauszer’s Food Store, located at 217 W. Washington Ave. in the borough of Washington. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

Tuesday night’s winning numbers were 11, 18, 22, 35, and 45, with the Xtra number 4 and the Bullseye number 45. Fourteen other players matched four numbers with the Bullseye and Xtra, winning $1,500 each.

This is the sixth Jersey Cash 5 jackpot hit in 2025, and the grand prize has now reset to its starting amount of $150,000.