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Live drawings open to the public

Live drawings are open to the public. If you're interested watching a live draw of winning numbers at lottery headquarters, please contact us at (609) 599-5801 to make an appointment.

Don't miss the drawings!

• MIDDAY drawings are held at approximately 12:57 PM
• EVENING drawings are held at approximately 7:56 PM
• The Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10:59 PM
• The Powerball drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 10:59 PM

Midday — 12:57 PM

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3
Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4

Evening — 7:56 PM

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3	Pick-3
Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4	Pick-4
Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5	Jersey Cash 5
	Pick-6 Lotto	Mega Millions	Powerball	Pick-6 Lotto	Mega Millions	Powerball

*MegaMillions and Powerball drawings held at approximately 10:59pm

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Congratulations!

If you're reading this page, it means one of two things:  You've won the lottery, or you're an extremely positive thinker. Either way, congratulations are in order.

Now comes the fun part:  claiming your prize. Just follow these directions and you'll be on your way.

First, sign the back of your ticket immediately. Then take it to any New Jersey Lottery Retailer for validation. If your prize is worth $599.50 or less, you can receive your winnings in cash at any New Jersey Lottery Retailer.

If your prize is over $599.50, you can claim it at your New Jersey Lottery Retailer or at New Jersey Lottery Headquarters. However, you must fill out a claim form and your winnings will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. It takes approximately three weeks to receive a check from the New Jersey Lottery. Proper identification for tax purposes must be presented at the time of the claim.

For out of state winners, download, fill out and print the Claim Form and instructions. The NJ Lottery also suggests that you make a copy of your Claim Form and the tickets (front & back) in the rare event of a delay or loss in the mail. Staple your signed tickets to the Claim Form. Enclose the Claim Form and tickets in an envelope and mail to:

NEW JERSEY LOTTERY COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 041
TRENTON , NJ 08625-0041

 

Download a New Jersey Lottery Claim Form

Tax Requirements for Lottery Prizes

The Federal Energy Policy Act of 1992, section 1942, requires the New Jersey Lottery to withhold a minimum 25% of all prize payments to any Lottery winner who has won more than $5,000 on any Lottery wager. At the end of the year, the winner will receive a W2-G form to properly credit the withholding as a tax payment on their federal income tax form.

Winners who do not possess a social security number are subject to a 30% federal income tax deduction on any prize over $599.50.

Under the provisions of P.L. 2009, c.69, as of January 1, 2009, the New Jersey Lottery is required to withhold 3% State taxes from all Lottery winnings over $10,000. If you have additional questions, please consult with the Division of Taxation regarding how this will affect you (www.state.nj.us/treasury).