This past December, 36 New Jersey Lottery instant games players claimed their games’ top prizes with combined annuity values of nearly $5.4 million.
One of those players won the top prize on a $10,000 Pay Day scratch-off ticket purchased at Chamunda Enterprise Inc. (doing business as Kwik Mart), 221 North Avenue, Dunellen.
Because retailers receive a bonus commission of 2.5% of the top prize, Kwik Mart was also a winner receiving a bonus of $250. Retailers also receive 5% on all other ticket sales plus other bonuses.
“Everyone’s a winner with the Lottery,” said Carole Hedinger, New Jersey Lottery executive director. “because game revenue supports vital educational programs and institutions, tuition aid grants, school nutrition programs, veterans’ homes, and other beneficiaries across the state.”
According to the New Jersey Lottery website, a minimum of 30 percent of game revenue is contributed to the state on behalf of these recipients.