UPDATE: A New Jersey couple is celebrating a staggering $3 million scratch-off lottery win, just months after triumphantly claiming a $1 million prize. This incredible stroke of luck occurred at the Fischer Bay Exxon station, located at 826 Fischer Boulevard in Toms River, Ocean County.
The couple, who are parents to a 5-year-old and an 11-month-old and expecting a third child, purchased the winning scratch-off ticket at the gas station. Remarkably, they had previously won $1 million in April from the “$1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular” scratch-off. According to New Jersey Lottery officials, the odds of winning both prizes are an astonishing 1 in 2 trillion. For perspective, a player is 1.2 million times more likely to be struck by a meteorite than to achieve this double jackpot.
“This is just pure blind luck,” said James Carey, Director of the New Jersey Lottery. The couple enjoys scratching tickets together as a way to unwind after their children are asleep. “With our kids, we can’t really get out of the house,” the husband explained. “So at the beginning of the month, we get some tickets. When the kids go to bed, we scratch a few off. We like to make it a bit of a competition—who can win the most. It seems we at least always break even.”
The couple celebrated their first big win in April, and now, with another massive prize in hand, they are undoubtedly planning a special celebration. The wife playfully remarked about their joyous moment, patting her baby bump, “Maybe we celebrated a bit too much.”
As this story unfolds, many are left wondering what the couple plans to do with their newfound wealth. Their journey from modest scratch-off players to millionaires has captivated the community and sparked excitement across social media platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates on this extraordinary lottery success story from New Jersey!
