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TRENTON (March 14, 2025) – New Jersey Lottery’s Million Dollar Replay Grand Prize Drawing was held today at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino and Marina, where more than $1,500,000 in prizes were awarded. Today’s top prize winner was Daniel DeSanto of Middlesex County. Fourteen other Lottery players also received prizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 as part of the drawing.

“They called my name and I didn’t know what hit me. I just won a million dollars, and I can't believe it,” DeSanto said. “Maybe I can retire a little earlier.”

Throughout 2024, New Jersey Lottery players submitted their non-winning Scratch-Off tickets online for a second chance to win big prizes. Each quarter, 100 names were selected and awarded a $250 prize, as well as entry into today’s Grand Prize Drawing.

Other prizes were awarded Friday, along with one $5,000 prize, five $1,000 prizes, five Scratch-Off packs valued at $300 each and five gift baskets.

James Carey, New Jersey Lottery Executive Director, welcomed guests and assisted in the drawing. “I look forward to this event every year. The energy that was in this room was incredible. It is always a highlight of my career to celebrate people on what is one of the happiest days of their lives.”

Once again, New Jersey Lottery players who were quarterfinalists in the Million Dollar Replay contest came to Atlantic City for fun, entertainment, and their chance to become a millionaire. For the 14th consecutive year, we were happy to see our players enjoy the ultimate do-over with their opportunity to win $1,000,000!”

Scott Present, Lottery Host, conducted the drawing for the quarterfinalists with the help of Lottery staff. Master of Ceremonies Adam Helfgott of Xtreme Event Group brought the additional entertainment this year by interacting with the guests and prizewinners throughout the event. The drawing was conducted under the observation of Mercadien, P.C. Certified Public Accountants until the official results were achieved and the 15 finalists were selected.