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$512K Jackpot Lottery Ticket Purchased At Union County 7-Eleven

The 7-Eleven will also receive a $2,000 bonus check for the winning ticket sold.

The 7-Eleven in Linden where the ticket was sold is located at 998 West St. George Avenue. ​
The 7-Eleven in Linden where the ticket was sold is located at 998 West St. George Avenue. ​ (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A winning lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Linden, earning the player a $512,427 cash prize.

The lucky lottery player won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot at Friday's drawing after their ticket matched all five numbers drawn. The 7-Eleven in Linden where the ticket was sold is located at 998 West St. George Avenue.

The winning numbers at the drawing were: 13, 14, 19, 20 and 24 and the XTRA number was: 02.

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In addition, the retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.

The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Dec. 2, produced 26 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,500.

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Moreover, 36,186 other New Jersey players took home $163,806 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11:00 pm.

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