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Winning ticket for $338M Powerball sold in New Jersey

More details to come out today

TRENTON, N.J. — The lottery fantasies of mansions, luxury boats and unlimited travel are over for most people. But for the owner — or owners — of the lone winning ticket sold in New Jersey for Powerball’s $338.3 million drawing they’re just beginning.

New Jersey Lottery officials will release information on the ticket at a news conference this morning at the lottery’s headquarters in Lawrenceville.

Details on where and when Saturday’s winning ticket was purchased and other related information were not disclosed Sunday by officials, who also would not say if anyone claiming to hold the ticket had contacted them.

Lottery officials say it was the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The numbers drawn were 17, 29, 31, 52, 53 and Powerball 31. A lump sum payout would be $221 million.

Retailers in New Jersey said the growing jackpot had spurred a big boost in ticket sales in recent days, and many people were willing to stand in long lines to get their tickets.

“We are hoping that we sold it here because that would be a blessing for one of our customers in these tough times,” said a worker at a Camden area convenience store.

When Teddy Jackson heard Sunday morning the winning Powerball ticket was sold in New Jersey, the Toms River resident combed through his 40 tickets and hoped for the best.

About 20 minutes later, after checking each ticket at least a couple times, Jackson realized he would have to go work today.

“There were a few where I had one or two numbers, but that was it,” the 45-year-old electrician said Sunday.

“I hope whoever wins does good things with the money,” Jackson said. “It’s OK to buy yourself a few material things and take some trips, but $338 million can do a lot of good things.”

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