New Jersey Couple Wins $3 Million in Lottery, Months After Claiming $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize
A South Jersey couple who struck it big with a $1 million lottery ticket just months ago has won an astonishing $3 million, beating the odds of winning one of the top three prizes by roughly 1 in 2 million.
The newly minted multi-millionaires purchased their latest lucky ticket at the Fischer Bay Exxon on Fischer Blvd. in Toms River and scored big with the Jackpot Millions game. Their remarkable win is all the more unlikely given their previous success, as they also claimed the top prize in the $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular game back in April.
The odds of winning both tickets are a staggering 1 in 2 trillion, according to the New Jersey Lottery. "I've always said that you only need one ticket to win big," said James Carey, director of the state lottery, "But I guess, in this case two tickets certainly didn't hurt! This is just pure blind luck."
The couple, who are based in Ocean County and are expecting their third child, claim to buy lottery tickets every month and scratch off a few after putting their young children to bed. They will undoubtedly be living large with their windfall, which brings their total jackpot winnings to $4 million.
Their win is just the latest example of good fortune for South Jersey residents, as another player in Camden County took home $500,000 from the state lottery last week. The lucky couple's incredible run of luck has left many scratching their heads, but it's clear that they're not complaining – at least, not yet.
A South Jersey couple who struck it big with a $1 million lottery ticket just months ago has won an astonishing $3 million, beating the odds of winning one of the top three prizes by roughly 1 in 2 million.
The newly minted multi-millionaires purchased their latest lucky ticket at the Fischer Bay Exxon on Fischer Blvd. in Toms River and scored big with the Jackpot Millions game. Their remarkable win is all the more unlikely given their previous success, as they also claimed the top prize in the $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular game back in April.
The odds of winning both tickets are a staggering 1 in 2 trillion, according to the New Jersey Lottery. "I've always said that you only need one ticket to win big," said James Carey, director of the state lottery, "But I guess, in this case two tickets certainly didn't hurt! This is just pure blind luck."
The couple, who are based in Ocean County and are expecting their third child, claim to buy lottery tickets every month and scratch off a few after putting their young children to bed. They will undoubtedly be living large with their windfall, which brings their total jackpot winnings to $4 million.
Their win is just the latest example of good fortune for South Jersey residents, as another player in Camden County took home $500,000 from the state lottery last week. The lucky couple's incredible run of luck has left many scratching their heads, but it's clear that they're not complaining – at least, not yet.
1 in 2 trillion? That's like winning the lottery on your birthday 
every single year for a thousand years. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this, these two people must've been playing the lottery for years and years, just waiting for that one perfect ticket 
. It's crazy how sometimes you gotta hit rock bottom before you can start hitting it big 
. Anyway, congrats to them on their life-changing win, they're gonna have so much fun spoiling their little ones rotten 
... I mean, what are the chances? 1 in 2 trillion?! 
That's just crazy talk! You can't just claim to buy lottery tickets every month and expect to win big, it doesn't work that way. And now they're expecting their third kid with a $3 million windfall? It's all just a bit too much for me... I think they must've gotten lucky twice by chance 
It's like they say, "fortune favors the bold" and these guys have definitely been taking their chances. They're even expecting another baby! Talk about having your priorities straight 
. Anyway, I think it's awesome that people in New Jersey are hitting the jackpot left and right – who knows what else is out there? Maybe someone will win a house or something 
- Albert Camus
. like what are the odds really? and omg $4 million for them now its crazy! another player just won $500k in Camden County, so is this just a NJ lottery thing or wut 
That's wild! And can you believe they've already won $4 million now? 
I'm not surprised though, they did say they buy tickets every month lol. But still, that odds of 1 in 2 trillion is insane! 
1 in 2 trillion? thats crazy! 
didnt think those odds existed 
and now they're expecting a third kid 
what's next? lottery tickets for the nursery too 
anyway congrats to them on their massive win 
this is such an inspiring story, maybe we all need to take a cue from these lucky South Jersey residents and just roll with the punches 
1 in 2 trillion lol. it's like they say, you only need one ticket to win big... but 2 tickets is a bonus 