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Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Manahawkin

The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was split between a ticket sold in Manahawkin and a ticket sold online, NJ Lottery officials said.

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Someone in Manahawkin hit the jackpot - and split the top prize, according to New Jersey Lottery officials.

Two lottery players matched all five Jersey Cash 5 numbers Friday night for the $1,230,474 jackpot. Each player will take home $615,237. This is the 49th won in 2025 and the ninth to exceed $1 million.

The Manahawkin ticket was sold at ShopRite (297 Route 72). The other ticket was sold online at Lotto.com. Each retailer will win a $2,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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The winning numbers were 18, 38, 40, 41 and 42. The XTRA was 02 and Bullseye was 38.

In addition to the jackpot, 57 players matched four out of five balls and the Bullseye to each win $500, with 11 of those players also hitting the XTRA for an additional $500 each.

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