New Jersey Lottery results, numbers CHECK

The history of New Jersey lottery beginning in 1970 with the introduction of the weekly jackpot game. Over time, the state has provided a range of game play opportunities including draw games and instant win games.

In 1999, New Jersey became a participant in the multi-state lottery, initially known as The Big Game, but later rebranded as Mega Millions. By 2010, Powerball tickets also became available for purchase in the state.

The state public employees' retirement fund is reimbursed through the revenues from these tickets.

  • What's the time frame to claim my prize?

    It's your full year (365 days) from the day the ticket is drawn to collect your lottery money.

  • Having won a lottery prize in New Jersey, can my personal information be kept confidential?

    Of course, New Jersey Lottery (NFL) winners are free to be anonymous.

  • Do I need to pay taxes on New Jersey Lottery winnings?

    Yes, in New Jersey state and federal income tax is taken from lottery jackpots. In some games, the Lottery with automatic withholding of a share of prize money is in force. See our Tax Information section for full tax details.

  • Which lottery games are available in New Jersey?

    New Jersey lottery players may select from the following games, namely Pick-3, Pick-4, Pick-6, Cash4Life, Jersey Cash 5, Mega Millions and Powerball.

  • The legal age to gamble on the New Jersey Lottery is 18 years old

    In new jersey, lottery tickets must be obtained and claimed if one is 18 or older than.

  • Can I purchase tickets for multiple draws in advance?

    It is not surprising, in fact tickets for future draws are readily available at the same time. For details, see our Advanced Draws section.

  • What should I do if my ticket is lost, damaged, or stolen?

    The New Jersey Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. It's crucial to store your tickets securely. In order to verify ownership by mislaying, it is recommended to write your ticket. Lost claim with a picture of your claim ticket indicating that you lost a damaged first prize ticket, please also submit a formal report of the condition of your claim ticket.

  • May I purchase tickets by mail, at the Internet, or by telephone?

  • Where are the New Jersey Lottery funds directed?

    Proceeds from ticket sales are set aside and used to fund public employee pensions, which includes teachers, police, firefighters, and others.