New Jersey Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Live winning numbers, today’s Midday and Evening Pick 3 / Pick 4 results, draw and cutoff schedules, and after-tax payout calculators for every tracked New Jersey Lottery game.
Last updated: October 30, 2026 ET · Official operator: New Jersey Lottery
Latest New Jersey Winning Numbers & Draw Results
Pick-6 (NJ)
Schedule: Mon, Thu & Sat · 10:57 PM ET · Cutoff: 10:53 PM ET
Jersey Cash 5
Schedule: Daily · 10:57 PM ET · Cutoff: 10:53 PM ET
Pick 3 (NJ)
Schedule: Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET · Cutoff: 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET
Pick 4 (NJ)
Schedule: Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET · Cutoff: 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET
Powerball
Schedule: Mon, Wed & Sat · 10:59 PM ET · Cutoff: 9:59 PM ET
Mega Millions
Schedule: Tue & Fri · 11:00 PM ET · Cutoff: 10:45 PM ET
Millionaire for Life
Schedule: Daily · 11:15 PM ET · Cutoff: 10:15 PM ET
Free ticket check
Scan a New Jersey Lottery Ticket on Your Phone
Scan your ticket with your camera or upload a photo, and we’ll check every line against its draw. Free, no account needed. Keep the paper ticket for official validation and claims.
New Jersey Lottery Draw Schedule & Ticket Sales Cutoff Times (Eastern Time (ET))
Use this schedule to check when New Jersey draw games and daily digits games close before each drawing:
| Game | Draw Schedule | Ticket Sales Cutoff | Ticket Price | Top Prize & Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-6 (NJ) | Mon, Thu & Sat · 10:57 PM ET | 10:53 PM ET | $2 (includes XTRA; +$1 Double Play option) | Rolling 6/46 jackpot (starts at $2M; XTRA included) |
| Jersey Cash 5 | Daily · 10:57 PM ET | 10:53 PM ET | $2 (includes BULLSEYE; +$1 XTRA option) | Rolling 5/45 cash jackpot (starts at $150K; BULLSEYE included) |
| Pick 3 (NJ) | Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET | 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET | $0.50 or $1.00 (+ FIREBALL option) | ~$500 Straight ($1 play) · 1 in 1,000 odds |
| Pick 4 (NJ) | Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET | 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET | $0.50 or $1.00 (+ FIREBALL option) | ~$5,000 Straight ($1 play) · 1 in 10,000 odds |
| Powerball | Mon, Wed & Sat · 10:59 PM ET | 9:59 PM ET | $2 (+ $1 Power Play & $1 Double Play) | Rolling national jackpot (starts at $20M) |
| Mega Millions | Tue & Fri · 11:00 PM ET | 10:45 PM ET | $5 (includes built-in 2x–10x multiplier) | Rolling national jackpot (starts at $50M) |
| Millionaire for Life | Daily · 11:15 PM ET | 10:15 PM ET | $5 | $1,000,000 a year for life ($18M cash option; replaced Cash4Life after its final Feb 21, 2026 drawing) |
New Jersey Lottery Tax Calculator, Claim Deadlines & Anonymity Rules
New Jersey Lottery prizes of $10,000 or less are exempt from NJ gross income tax. For taxable prizes, upfront NJ withholding is 5% through $500,000 and 8% above $500,000 (alongside 24% federal withholding). Withholding is a prepayment — final tax liability follows the applicable NJ gross income tax schedule (up to 10.75% over $1,000,000) and federal income-tax brackets (up to 37%). Use our interactive Lottery Tax Calculator and Cash vs. Annuity Payout Calculator to model any specific jackpot amount.
| Advertised Jackpot | Est. Cash Option (~46%) | New Jersey State Withholding / Top Rate | After 24% Fed + State Withholding | Est. Net After 37% Top Fed + Top State Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 Million Jackpot | $4.6M | 8.0% withheld / 10.75% top rate | $3.1M | $2.4M |
| $100 Million Jackpot | $46M | 8.0% withheld / 10.75% top rate | $31.3M | $24M |
| $500 Million Jackpot | $230M | 8.0% withheld / 10.75% top rate | $156.4M | $120.2M |
| $1 Billion Jackpot | $460M | 8.0% withheld / 10.75% top rate | $312.8M | $240.3M |
New Jersey Lottery draw game prizes must be claimed within 1 year (365 days) from the drawing date. Prizes up to $599.50 can be claimed at any NJ Lottery retailer.
Under New Jersey law (P.L. 2019, c.392), lottery winners in New Jersey may remain anonymous indefinitely and their names and home addresses are exempt from Open Public Records Act (OPRA) disclosure.
New Jersey Lottery Frequently Asked Questions
What New Jersey Lottery games are tracked on this page?
This New Jersey Lottery hub tracks live winning numbers, next-draw jackpots, payout charts, strategy tools, and statistical fairness audits for Pick-6 (NJ), Jersey Cash 5, Pick 3 (NJ), Pick 4 (NJ), Powerball, Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life. Every game links directly to its dedicated results, jackpot analysis, hot/cold strategy, how-to-win odds guide, and fairness audit pages.
Are New Jersey Lottery winnings taxed?
New Jersey Lottery prizes of $10,000 or less are exempt from NJ gross income tax. For taxable prizes, upfront NJ withholding is 5% through $500,000 and 8% above $500,000 (alongside 24% federal withholding). Withholding is a prepayment — final tax liability follows the applicable NJ gross income tax schedule (up to 10.75% over $1,000,000) and federal income-tax brackets (up to 37%). You can model exact lump-sum vs. annuity payouts for any jackpot amount using our interactive Lottery Tax Calculator.
What time are New Jersey Lottery drawings and ticket sales cutoffs?
All New Jersey draw times and ticket sales cutoffs on this page are listed in local Eastern Time (ET): Pick-6 (NJ) (Mon, Thu & Sat · 10:57 PM ET; ticket sales close at 10:53 PM ET); Jersey Cash 5 (Daily · 10:57 PM ET; ticket sales close at 10:53 PM ET); Pick 3 (NJ) (Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET; ticket sales close at 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET); Pick 4 (NJ) (Daily · Midday 12:59 PM & Evening 10:57 PM ET; ticket sales close at 12:53 PM & 10:53 PM ET); Powerball (Mon, Wed & Sat · 10:59 PM ET; ticket sales close at 9:59 PM ET); Mega Millions (Tue & Fri · 11:00 PM ET; ticket sales close at 10:45 PM ET); Millionaire for Life (Daily · 11:15 PM ET; ticket sales close at 10:15 PM ET).
How long do you have to claim a New Jersey Lottery prize?
New Jersey Lottery draw game prizes must be claimed within 1 year (365 days) from the drawing date. Prizes up to $599.50 can be claimed at any NJ Lottery retailer. Always sign the back of your physical ticket immediately and verify the exact claim center rules with the official New Jersey Lottery.
Can a New Jersey Lottery winner remain anonymous?
Under New Jersey law (P.L. 2019, c.392), lottery winners in New Jersey may remain anonymous indefinitely and their names and home addresses are exempt from Open Public Records Act (OPRA) disclosure.
Can I scan my New Jersey Lottery ticket on my phone?
Yes. Use the free ticket scanner on this page or in the Lucky Picks mobile app to photograph your printed New Jersey Lottery ticket and check every line against the official winning numbers.
Explore Other State Lottery Results Hubs & Tools
Track New Jersey Lottery Results & Scan Tickets in Lucky Picks
Save your favorite New Jersey lines once, scan paper tickets with your camera, and get automatic match checks and EV alerts after every drawing.
