Local man in New Jersey won over $2 million Cash 5 jackpot prize

The winner of the biggest jackpot in New Jersey Lottery history ended up taking home just $696,440.

Imagine finding out you won $2,089,320 on the lottery, only to find out that you have to split the amount with two other people.

Three lucky people hit the jackpot in New Jersey but had to split the prize money Three lucky people hit the jackpot in New Jersey but had to split the prize money photo credit: Getty That’s what happened to three lucky players in New Jersey.

You played the Jersey Cash 5 game and matched all five correct numbers to hit the jackpot.

Accordingly, lottery rules had to split the profit three ways. Each ticket ended up being worth $696,440, although the lottery did not specify whether that value was pre-tax or post-tax.