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Forked River Today
By the People, for the People
Forked River Resident Wins $50,000 on Lottery Scratch-Off
A lucky New Jersey Lottery player scored a major prize after buying a $5 Super Crossword ticket.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:24am
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A $50,000 lottery win from a humble $5 scratch-off ticket has the Forked River community buzzing with excitement and anticipation.Forked River TodayA New Jersey Lottery player in Forked River has won a $50,000 prize on a Super Crossword scratch-off ticket purchased at the Hometown Market on South Main Street. The big win from a relatively inexpensive $5 ticket has created excitement among local lottery fans, with the possibility that the winner has not yet claimed their prize.
Why it matters
Stories of unexpected lottery winnings, especially from relatively low-cost tickets, tend to capture the public's imagination and inspire more people to try their luck. This win could lead to increased lottery sales in the Forked River area as residents hope to replicate the good fortune of the anonymous $50,000 winner.
The details
The winning $50,000 Super Crossword ticket was sold at the Hometown Market in Forked River, New Jersey. The game still has several top prizes available, adding to the excitement and anticipation that the winner may not have claimed their prize yet.
- The winning ticket was purchased on an unspecified date.
The players
Hometown Market
The convenience store in Forked River, New Jersey where the winning $50,000 Super Crossword lottery ticket was sold.
New Jersey Lottery
The state lottery organization responsible for the Super Crossword scratch-off game and overseeing the $50,000 prize won by a Forked River resident.
What’s next
If the winner has not yet claimed their prize, they have a limited time to do so before the ticket expires. The New Jersey Lottery will likely continue promoting the availability of remaining top prizes in the Super Crossword game to drive further ticket sales.
The takeaway
This unexpected $50,000 lottery win from a relatively low-cost $5 ticket serves as a reminder that even small lottery purchases can lead to life-changing payouts, inspiring more residents in the Forked River area to try their luck.