The mission of the New Jersey Lottery is to raise revenue for maximum contribution to education and institutions benefiting the citizens of New Jersey through the sale of Lottery products. We accomplish this by providing entertaining products through a dynamic public business enterprise built upon honesty, integrity, customer satisfaction, teamwork, and public/private partnerships.
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Giving dreams a chance since 19711971 was a big year for debuts. All In The Family aired its first episode. Walt Disney World opened for business. And Intel introduced the world to the Microprocessor. 1971 was also the year The New Jersey Lottery held its first millionaire drawing. Since then, we've given away more jackpots than we can possibly remember. And we're happy to say we're still going strong. November 1969 - Voters Approve Lottery April 1970 - Senate Confirms First New Jersey Lottery Executive Director December 16, 1970 - First Lottery Ticket Sold to Governor William T. Cahill March 1971 - First Millionaire Drawing Held November 1972 - The First 5 Digit Daily Game is Introduced January 1974 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director May 1975 - Pick-It, The Nations 1st Online Game is Introduced June 1975 - First Instant Game Introduced September 1975 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director January 1977 - First Televised New Jersey Lottery Drawing June 1977 - Pick-4 is Introduced July 1977 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director May 1980 - Pick-6 Lotto is Introduced March 1981 - First Pick-6 Bonus Drawing Held May 1981 - First Pick-6 Lotto Millionaire April 1982 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director October 1982 - Pick-6 Lotto annuity prize began. May 1983 - New Jersey Lottery Names 100th Millionaire. June 1984 - Pick-6 Lotto Game Expands Numbers; Bonus Drawing Rises to $1 Million May 1985 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director February 1986 - Pick-6 Adds More Numbers; Drawings Held Twice a Week June 1986 - $1 Billion Mark is Reached February 1987 - Pick-It name changed to Pick-3. April 1987 - Yearly Sales Surpass $1 Billion. April 1987 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director January 1989 - Pick-6 Lotto Game Expands Numbers; Adds Sunday Drawings for Daily Games July 1991 - Lottery Helps Gamblers July 1991 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director September 1992 - Jersey Cash 5 is Introduced August 1993 -"Lucky 372" Share $8.6 Million Pick-6 Jackpot July 1994 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director January 1995 - 25th Anniversary Kick Off May 1995 - Pick-6 Lotto Exceeds $5 Billion in Sales Since Inception January 1996 - Lottery Introduces First "Win for Life" Instant Game December 1996 - Lottery Introduces first $10 Instant Game May 1997 - Lottery Announces Cash Option and Advanced Play for Pick-6 Lotto March 1998 - Lottery Introduces "LOTZEE" September 1998 - Lottery Changes Pick-6 Annuity to 25 Years. May 1999 - New Jersey Lottery joins Multi-state Lottery, "Big Game" December 1999 - First New Jersey Player Wins Big Game May 2000 - Big Game Jackpot reaches $363 Million February 2001 - Largest Pick-6 Lotto Jackpot in New Jersey History June 2001 - BIG GAME Winner Claims Winning Ticket in Knick of Time August 2001 - Largest BIG GAME Jackpot Paid in New Jersey September 2001 - Final Pick-6 Lotto Bonus Drawing Held in Atlantic City October 2001 - Jersey Cash 5 Drawings Increased to Seven Days a Week October 2001 - Lottery Introduces "For Every Dollar, There's a Dream" Instant Game October 2001 - 100th Win For Life Winner October 2001 - New Jersey Lottery Wins Batchy Award November 2001 - Introduction of Midday Drawings January 2002 - Introduction of Big Money Spectacular Instant Game January 2002 - Lottery makes several improvements to "Lotzee" April 2002 - Largest New Jersey Big Game Jackpot Won May 2002 - Mega Millions Replaces Big Game June 2002 - Lottery Sales Surpass $2 Billion for First Time in History. July 2002 - New Jersey's first Mega Millions Top-prize Winner August 2002 - New Jersey Lottery launches new web site address: www.njlottery.net March 2003 - Introduction of Slingo March 2003 - The New Jersey Lottery renovates its nightly drawing stage and web site design. March 2003 - The International Gaming & Wagering Business Magazines' annual Lottery Efficiency Study ranked the New Jersey Lottery as one of its most efficient Lotteries in the nation. July 2003 - Lottery sales top $2 billion for second year in a row. August 2003 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director August 2003 - New Jersey broadens its AMBER Alert network to include 6,000 lottery retailer locations throughout the Garden State. August 2003 - The End of LOTZEE September 2003 - Jersey Cash 5 Improvements February 2004 - Introduction of Cyber Slingo, the First Internet Lottery Game March 2004 - Introduction of the Where the Money Goes Speakers Bureau Tour October 2004 - Lottery Executive Wins Prestigious North American Award November 2004 - New Jersey Lottery Launches Second E-Game: Tetris February 2005 - California Announces Plans to Join Mega Millions June 2005 - Senate Confirms New Jersey Lottery Executive Director June 2005 - California Joins Mega Millions Group June 2005 - Chinese Delegation of Sports Lottery Officials Visit New Jersey Lottery September 16, 2005 - Largest Single Ticket Win in NJ Lottery History June 2, 2006 - Raynald Holder of Middlesex County Wins $47 Million in Mega Millions September 26, 2006 - Martin Fogarty of Bergen County Wins $15 Million in Mega Millions March 6, 2007 - Cape May County Couple Wins Record Setting
Mega Millions Jackpot August 31, 2007 - John & Sandra Belawsky of Cape May County Win Mega Millions September 25, 2007 - John & Linda Feeney of Passaic County Win $12 Million in Mega Millions October 23, 2007 - Jersey Cash 5 Hits Record Jackpot of $1,864,438 December 18, 2007 - Twelve Morris County educators Win Mega Millions July 22, 2008 - The Lopes Family of Union County Win $126 Million in Mega Millions March 3, 2009 - Ten employees from Chubb Insurance in Whitehouse Station Win Mega Millions May 15, 2009 - Lottery Stops Televising Midday Drawings On NJN; Puts Video Of Drawings Online November 10, 2009 - The Lopes Family of Union County Share $77 Million Mega Millions Win January 31, 2010 - New Jersey Lottery Begins Selling Powerball Tickets March 13, 2010 - Sandra McNeil Becomes New Jersey's First Powerball Jackpot Winner June 10, 2010 - Carole Hedinger Announced As Next Executive Director of New Jersey Lottery August 27, 2010 - The Mundrick Family Becomes Largest Solo Winner Of A Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot April 4, 2011 - Million Dollar Replay game begins. |
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Lottery Headquarters
Phone: (609) 599-5800 Fax: (609) 599-5935
Customer Service Phone: (800) 222-0996 Lottery Claims Information Phone: (609) 599-5824
Public Information Office Phone: (609) 599-5875 Fax: (609) 599-5829 Email: publicinfo@lottery.state.nj.us
Million Dollar Replay Email: MillionDollarReplay@lottery.state.nj.us
Want to be a Lottery Retailer? If you're a retailer who has been in business for at least six (6) months at your present location, you are eligible to become a Lottery Retailer with a Lottery machine installed at your site. Contact your County's Lottery District Office for more information.
From North Jersey NJ Turnpike South to Exit 7A. Take I-195 West for approximately six miles until it becomes NJ Rt. 29/129. Take NJ Rt. 129 North until it becomes US Rt. 1 (approximately five miles). From US Rt. 1, take the second left exit (just after Olden Ave. exit, get in left lane). The exit is marked LAWRENCEVILLE/US 206. At the end of the off ramp is a traffic circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the fourth right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. From South Jersey Route 130; I-295; Route 206; NJ Turnpike Exit 7A; North to I-195 West for approximately six miles until it becomes NJ Rt. 29/129. Take NJ Rt. 129 North until it becomes US Rt. 1 (approximately five miles). From US Rt. 1, take the second left exit (just after Olden Ave. exit, get in left lane). The exit is marked LAWRENCEVILLE/US 206. At the end of the off ramp is a traffic circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the fourth right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. From Northwest US Rt. 206 South, through Princeton, through Lawrenceville to the Brunswick Avenue Circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the second right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. Route 31 South to I-95 North to Exit 67B. US Rt. 1 South will split after approximately two to three miles. Stay to the right for US Rt. 1 Business/Lawrenceville. Continue for approximately three to five miles until you come to the Brunswick Avenue Circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the third right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. Route 29 South to I-95 North to Exit 67B, US Rt. 1 South. US Rt. 1 South will split after approximately two to three miles. Stay to the right for US Rt. 1 Business/Lawrenceville. Continue for approximately three to five miles until you come to the Brunswick Avenue Circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the third right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. From East Route 33 West to Route 130 South to I-195 West for approximately six miles until it becomes NJ Rt. 29/129. Take NJ Rt. 129 North until it becomes US Rt. 1 (approximately five miles). From US Rt. 1, take the second left exit (just after Olden Ave. exit, get in left lane). The exit is marked LAWRENCEVILLE/US 206. At the end of the off ramp is a traffic circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the fourth right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. From Philadelphia Airport I-195 North to US Rt. 1 North. Take US Rt. 1 over bridge into New Jersey. After approximately three to five miles, take the first left exit just after Olden Ave. exit, (get in left lane). The exit is marked LAWRENCEVILLE/US 206. At the end of the off ramp is a traffic circle. The Lottery facility is a tan-colored building located on the opposite side of the traffic circle. Proceeding around the circle, take the fourth right and make an immediate right into the Lottery parking lot. |
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New Jersey Lottery AdministrationKey Personnel: The New Jersey Lottery has a staff of approximately 150 employees and seven sections, including: Administration; Operations; Management Information Systems; Marketing; Sales; Security, Audit, and Licensing; and Finance. The Lottery also has four District Offices: two are located in Wayne and two are located at Lottery Headquarters in Lawrenceville. The District Offices have a field staff of approximately 50 employees who service Lottery Retailers throughout their regional territories. They provide delivery of point-of-sale materials, as well as advice to Retailers on marketing techniques, recommend businesses for licensure as Retailers, and other duties directed by the Lottery Commission. In addition, the Lottery's Corporate Chain Stores Sales Unit is also located at the Lottery Headquarters in Lawrenceville. The New Jersey Lottery is a division of the Department of Treasury. Vendor Information
Bidding Information Learn more about bidding opportunities with the state of New Jersey and the New Jersey Lottery |
Lottery LegislationThe New Jersey Lottery's legislative and regulatory structure is made up of a combination of constitutional law, statutory law, administrative rules and game rules. These legislative mandates and rules governing the operation of the New Jersey Lottery are described in the following references: |
New Jersey Lottery CommissionThe legislation that created the New Jersey Lottery also established a Commission of seven, non-salaried, bipartisan members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Commission terms are five years. Under the law, there are seven Commission members, including the State Treasurer, who are appointed by the Governor. The Commission terms are for five years. Members serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses up to $5,000 a year for the Chairman and $3,500 for the others. The New Jersey Lottery's Chief Operating Officer is the Executive Director who also serves as Secretary to the Commission.
2013 Commission Meeting Schedule (PDF) Commission Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
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Playing Responsibly It's only a game...so remember to Play Responsibly. If you play the Lottery, here are some things to keep in mind:
Parents are urged to think twice about gifting lottery tickets to children. Lottery Responsible Play Initiatives Underage Gambling - Lottery is not child's play If you think you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available in New Jersey 24 hour a day...every day! Call 1-800-GAMBLER® |
What you need to know to keep the games fun.Guidelines for Participating in Office Pools |
