Lottery prizes up to a significant amount can now be claimed anywhere at anytime
By Kate Northrop
The New Jersey Lottery is now accepting mobile prize claims for certain prizes larger than $600, making it easier for players to collect some winnings without having to visit the Lottery in person.
As of Thursday, New Jersey lottery players can now submit prize claims on their mobile device for significant prizes, streamlining the claims process for both players and the Lottery.
Players who win prizes between $600 and $10,000 will now be able to take advantage of the new feature, which will also allow them to receive payments through their mobile device.
"This is just another step in our ongoing efforts to connect with players in their daily routines," New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey said in a press release. "It is crucial that we help players easily incorporate Lottery claims into their busy lives."
While checking tickets using the Lottery's mobile app, players may see a notification pop up that gives them the option of initiating a mobile claim if the prize they won is between $600 and $10,000. The mobile app will then guide the player through the proper steps to securely submit the claim and receive their payout.
"An overwhelming majority of our players are on their phones." Carey continued. "It is imperative that we provide them with a seamless digital experience. This will be similar to how we deposit checks into our banking accounts using our mobile devices."
Mobile claims are not mandatory for winners of prizes ranging from $600 to $10,000 — players can still fill out a claim form at any New Jersey Lottery retailer, download the form from the website, drop off completed claim forms at the designated drop box in Lawrence, or mail them in.
Jackpot winners and winners of large secondary draw-game prizes of at least $20,000 must request an appointment with the Lottery to claim them.
Welp, for some people it will be easier and helpful, for me.....not putting that on my phone. My phone used for hello, get milk and lots and lots of pictures of my dog .
when i read the headline only, i imagined a prize claim van that comes to you with the money, like the mobile dog groomers, food trucks, and all the other mobile businesses on wheels.
i'm not saying claiming prizes via mobile app is a huge let down, just that my idea is way better.
That's what my first thought was, the Lottery would pull up with balloons, dozen roses, box of chocolates and a giant check, all the news outlets and a life time of stories on Lottery Post.
Am wondering if this will lead up to on-line lotto purchases? I recall, thinking it was NJ, that Mom and Pop stores were against that.
That is correct. Small businesses in NJ were against online sales of the lottery, fearing it would drive customers away from their stores.
In the last year, the New Jersey Lottery has streamlined and redesigned its claim form, making it much easier for players to file claims.
It also put in a new system where players can receive their claim payments through direct deposit. And, lastly, comes this exciting new cell phone payment system.
Kudos to the executive director and his team that listened at last to years of player complaints about how long it took to get paid on claims above $600 or almost any claim for that matter.
Previously, NJL required players to mail in their winning tickets and claim form or drop them off in person, then wait several weeks to receive a check in the mail. That system is still in place but at least players now have a choice in how to receive their payments. Cutting out the mail process also means payments should arrive faster also.
Thank you, New Jersey Lottery!!!
the lottery should pay us to be consultants. we're bringing the big ideas.
I know right, they could put our avatars on a billboard, Morning coffee and lottery talk with Brock and Sully, only thing...we never seem to be able to get up.
whatever NJ lottery
Yeah like NC would ever do that🤣