Nearly 6 Million Dollars In Unclaimed NJ Lottery Funds About To Expire

You ever stand in line, grab a ticket, and think, “When did this become a thing?” The New Jersey Lottery started back in 1970 after Jersey voters said yes, mainly to help fund things like education.

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Back then, it was pretty simple stuff, nothing fancy. Now it’s scratch-offs, big drawings, and jackpots that get people talking all over town.

These days, it’s just part of Jersey life—stop in, grab a coffee, get a ticket, and see what happens.

What Is The Deal With A Missing NJ Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly 6 Million Dollars?

According to a recent Patch article, New Jersey Lottery officials are still waiting to see if a $5.9 million Pick 6 ticket will be found before it expires.

According to Patch, "A Pick-6 lottery ticket worth $5.9 million sold in Roseland nearly a year ago remains unclaimed and will expire next month. In addition, "a separate $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in West New York is set to expire in just under two weeks."

Here is some additional information on the missing Pick 6 ticket:

• The Pick-6 jackpot ticket was sold on May 22, 2025
• The ticket was sold at Eisenhower Exxon at 550 Eaglerock Ave. in Roseland, Essex County.
• The ticket expires next month

Can Lottery Players Scan Their Tickets With The NJ Lottery App?

Yes, lottery officials said, "tickets can be scanned with the NJ Lottery mobile app or by entering the ticket numbers manually into the website’s ticket checker."

Good luck, and we'll see if anyone finds this winning ticket worth nearly 6 million dollars.