Vineland Scratch-Off Player Hits $200K Jackpot

VINELAND, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Vineland scored a major payday this week after winning the $200,000 top prize from a $5 Sizzling Hot 7’s scratch-off ticket. The New Jersey Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket was sold on Sunday, April 25, at the XPress Mart located at 2778 South Main Road. This marks one of four grand prizes available through the Sizzling Hot 7’s game, part of the popular “Hot 7’s” scratch-off series that features escalating ticket prices and prize amounts. The series offers players a range of opportunities to win, from $20,000 with the $2 Red Hot 7’s to a top prize of $1 million with the $20 Mega Hot 7’s. The $5 Sizzling Hot 7’s ticket, which awarded this week’s $200,000 prize, remains a player favorite thanks to its substantial payouts and lower cost. To date, the Sizzling Hot 7’s game alone has paid out over $15 million in prizes across New Jersey. The identity of the Vineland winner has not been made public. Lottery officials regularly remind players to check their tickets carefully and to play responsibly. Winners of large prizes are encouraged to consult with financial advisors before claiming their awards.