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$1 Million Won From Scratch-Off Sold At Jersey Shore Wawa

The $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular scratch-off lived up to its name - one lucky winner hit the grand prize.

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ — One lucky lottery player hit the top prize on a $20 scratch-off, winning $1 million.

The winning $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular scratch-off was sold at the Wawa at 330 W. Spruce Ave. in North Wildwood on July 21, according to New Jersey Lottery officials.

Among the $86 million in prize money in this game are three $1 million-winning tickets. Another was sold at a Wawa in Deptford, according to New Jersey Lottery, and the last one is still waiting to be purchased.

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The winner can claim a cash prize of $643,000, or be paid in 25 annual gross installments of $40,000 each.

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