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'A Festivus Miracle': Powerball Ticket In Burlington Co. Nets $50K
As Festivus observers gathered to air their grievances, a lottery participant in Burlington County experienced some holiday magic.
LUMBERTON, NJ — Somebody in Burlington County experienced a "Festivus miracle," according to New Jersey Lottery officials.
A Powerball ticket from a local convenience store generated $50,000 by matching four white balls and the Powerball in Monday's drawing. The ticket came from Pac a Sack (704 Main St., Lumberton).
The winning numbers were 22, 42, 44, 57 and 64. The Powerball was 18, with a Power Play of 2X.
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For that Burlington County winner, their holiday miracle came on Festivus — a secular holiday celebrated on Dec. 23, which was popularized by Frank Costanza on "Seinfeld."
Breaking from Festivus tradition, NJ Lottery officials said there will be "no airing of grievances."
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There's been no word about the feats of strength either.
The Powerball jackpot hit $117 million heading into Wednesday's drawing.
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