9 Powerball Winners In NJ As Jackpot Hits $1.7 Billion

The Powerball jackpot climbed to a staggering $1.7 billion Wednesday night, making it the third-largest prize in U.S. lottery history.

Meanwhile, nine New Jersey players celebrated substantial secondary winnings.

Wednesday's winning numbers were 03, 16, 29, 61, 69 with Powerball 22 and multiplier 02.

Although no ticket nationwide matched all numbers for the grand prize, New Jersey players had plenty to celebrate.

Eight Garden State players matched four white balls plus the Powerball, earning $50,000 each. An additional player who included the multiplier option turned their four white balls and Powerball match into a $100,000 prize.

Here’s where the eight $50,000-winning tickets were sold:

• Stop & Shop #807, 1129 Route 34, Aberdeen, Monmouth County
• ACME #3919, 953 Highway 33, Hamilton Square, Mercer County
• Quick Chek #101, 40 Route 17 North, Ramsey, Bergen County
• $.99 Cents Outlet, 440 Route 130 South, East Windsor, Mercer County
• WAWA #8357 1200 State Highway 33, Hamilton, Mercer County
• Howell Corner Store, 2989 US Highway 9, Howell
• Shoprite #610, 860 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, Ocean County
• SUNOCO Richwood, 705 Mullica Hills Road, S. Harrison, Gloucester County

Since May 31, 1.6 million New Jersey residents have won prizes. Among those, 50 Garden State players have won prizes of at least $50,000.

That list includes four $1 million payouts, one $300,000 payout, one $150,000 and five $100,000.

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