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A player from New Jersey strikes it big, turning a $30 scratch-off ticket into an incredible $600,000 win.

In New Jersey, one fortunate player claimed the final grand prize in the Colossal Crossword game. The winning jackpot stands firm at $600,000, marking the final prize awarded.

Published on September 29, 2025

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Summary

  • In New Jersey, one fortunate player claimed the final grand prize in the Colossal Crossword game.
  • The winning jackpot stands firm at $600,000, marking the final prize awarded.
  • The victory happened just last week, but the details were shared on Monday, September 29.


A New Jersey resident is living a dream come true after discovering he won an astonishing $600,000.

New Jersey player scoops the jackpot of his life – secures the last available grand prize

In an exciting twist, a lucky scratch-off in the Garden State has crowned its final winner. This marks the third and last grand prize claimed in this lottery game, with the previous victors having already celebrated their wins. Imagine the thrill of buying a $30 Colossal Crossword ticket only to discover it holds a six-figure prize. While the fortunate winner's name remains a mystery, the details around this remarkable win are out in the open. Purchased on September 22 at the Manor Sweet Shoppe on Jackson Avenue in Rutherford, this ticket is part of a thrilling new addition to the lottery lineup. Launched by the NJ Lottery in April, the Colossal Crossword offers enticing rewards ranging from $50 to $25,000, topped by three extraordinary $600,000 grand prizes. Every lottery story teems with excitement, serving as a vivid reminder of life's unpredictability. Just take the tale from Melbourne, Australia, where a woman, undeterred by missed flights and a grueling 39-hour journey, triumphed with an AU$800,000 jackpot.

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