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Where can I cash a winning lottery ticket?
Winning lottery tickets may only be redeemed in the state where the ticket was purchased. Prizes up to a certain amount may be redeemed at any store or location that sells lottery tickets. However, prizes over a certain amount must be redeemed with the state lottery office.
Is the New Jersey lottery claim center open?
The drop box is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Claims less than $599.99 can still be immediately redeemed at any retailer. Claims of $600 or more can still be mailed in and will be processed in the regular course of business.
What is NJ lottery instant cash?
Instant Match is only $1 to play, in addition to your Pick-3, Pick-4 or Jersey Cash 5 game purchase. The lottery terminal will automatically pick your Instant Match numbers. Match your Pick-3, Pick-4 or Jersey Cash 5 numbers with any of your Instant Match numbers in any order, and you win the prize(s) shown, instantly.
How long does it take to receive your lottery winnings in NJ?
“Pre-COVID-19, the New Jersey Lottery processed approximately 4,000 claims monthly and players could expect to be paid in three to four weeks after mailing a claim.
How long does it take to get your lottery winnings in New Jersey?
It usually takes about 2-3 weeks to validate a claim and forward a check for your winnings to you. If you wish to find out more about the status of your winning ticket claim, please contact Lottery Customer Service at 1-800-222-0996.
What is Jersey Cash 5 instant match?
“INSTANT MATCH” option is a game feature that awards prizes to a ticket purchaser available at the time of a Jersey Cash 5 ticket purchase to participate in a chance to win on-line games prizes instantly. The “INSTANT MATCH” option cannot be selected without a corresponding Jersey Cash 5 game ticket purchase.
How do you play instant cash Millionaire?
HERE’S HOW TO PLAY The player gently removes the latex covering in the (first) play area with a prize amount below each of the PLAY SYMBOLS. If the player finds a “FAST” symbol the player wins the prize amount shown below. If the player finds a “MONEYBAG” symbol the player instantly wins $50!
Are NJ lottery winnings taxable in NJ?
New Jersey Lottery winnings from prize amounts exceeding $10,000 are taxable. However, if that person won the Lottery once and received a prize of $11,000, the winnings would be taxable. This standard for taxability applies to both residents and nonresidents.
Can you claim lottery anonymously in NJ?
The 11 states that currently allow lottery winners to remain anonymous where a winning ticket was purchased in their state are: Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas.