N.J. woman claims state's biggest-ever scratch-off jackpot

Comment #41

BellasBMWLucki — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 16:51:18 GMT

really?you wouldn't? I know a few several who said it is too high as yourself,but some said they paid up to 3x to 5x buying this expensive ticket.

You're an astute person suzy....My father/mother said same.

Well,actully dad did lol mommie and i do at times procure certain larger scratch off

quite minimal,however, yea this was a limited game here in my county,area.so much familia around the krauzner's there,people still talking about this win by ms.katona...! Yea for a scratch... [ More ]

Comment #40

QueezE — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:59:31 GMT

It is my dream to buy a ticket and have this kind of luck one day soon . There will be lots of happy people . Good for you, Lacey and kids.Congrat

Comment #39

BellasBMWLucki — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:26:28 GMT

i'm just talking with neighbor on the porch tonight 1/2 of block from where she struck big time gold with $5,000.000.00 gold ticket extravaganza,and the old timers next door to me was sounding like you( hay maker)saying,she is ONLY procuring couple million,maybe not even 1/2. i assume at least three million.but i now i konw,it is 2 million.So she really didn't win 5 million dollars,but 2 and 1/2 or something close to it,my old time neighbor retire law enforcement guy say, she should play in PA,,... [ More ]

Comment #38

BellasBMWLucki — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:21:54 GMT

SWEETEST part is when she is so down to earth a regular woman she go,'Oh i have to cut the LOTTERY $ CONFERENCE SHORT,

BECAUSE, I have to get to my retail mgr.job hee hee!!! how REAL is that? She said it then the lottery lady confirm she really did say that!!!

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She told us local folks here same city,town,county on the news

she intend to keep her job.I wouldn't...However,good to see she will. IF REALLY TRUE...

She seem so nice on the news.

Our familia is in this town

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Comment #37

TheGameGrl — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:46:02 GMT

Glad to know this as it does affect a family when budgeting. It's my understanding that the percent penalty increases each year from 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and so on.

So it is a concern overall.

The Winner seems wise to keep her objective goals private. The less said to the public the better.

May her family enjoy some quality time on adventures

Comment #36

HaveABall — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:47:53 GMT

Excellent point, pickone4me! Hopefully, this big jackpot winner had already gotten mandatory medical insurance; so no fine of 2% of annual income! [You're accurately thinking of last year's fine of 1% or $95/month that no medical insurance was in effect -- whichever is greater.] Kudos

Comment #35

haymaker — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:56:44 GMT

Jersey taxes lottery wins @ 10.8% the highest in the nation.

If I won I wouldn't hesitate to move to another state,

I'd still have to pay the 10.8 but that would be the last time.

Comment #34

larry3100 — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:41:32 GMT

I was wondering how much money does Lacey Katona get after taxes are taken out, if she takes the cash option? I know there is a Federal tax on the $5 million win, but don't know if there is a New Jersey lottery state tax. Lacey says she will continue on her job. If I won $5 million on a state lottery, I wouldn't hesitate about quitting my job.

Comment #33

haymaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:28:13 GMT

$30, Just not that brave.

can't remember last time I even played a scratcher.

Comment #32

CDanaT — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:07:42 GMT

Kudos Lacey ! Here's hoping you have some fun and remain debt free with your win.

Comment #31

cbr$ — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:53:35 GMT

Congratulation to Lacey Katona , on her win.

Comment #30

Technut — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:43:52 GMT

Congrats Ms. Katona (c8

Continue to keep your head on straight and make your own decisions. Don't let anyone sway you plans.

Comment #29

Gleno — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:27:36 GMT

The NJ new website does seem to have lots of details and reports for where the revenues go.

Spoke too soon.

Comment #28

IPlayWeekly — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:39:55 GMT

I have seen your replies to various threads over the years and you come across as a bitter person. This will be my last response, I have better things to do that argue with such a angry person who brings up healthcare in many threads... healthcare wasn't even mentioned from the article. Should I ever win a jackpot or 2 tier prize, I would have more than enough for healthcare related costs.

Comment #27

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:00:03 GMT

Congratulations Lacey.....

Comment #26

Saylorgirl — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:41:51 GMT

Your statements make no sense at all. Yes, I pay for healthcare and nothing happens when my taxes are filed, what is there to be scared about

Comment #25

pickone4me — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:42:18 GMT

So you already pay for healthcare, what happens when taxes are filed? Keep in mind that no one knows 100% how big lottery wins would affect healthcare. Stop being scared and start thinking, instead of mainstream media telling you how to think, and what to think.

Comment #24

Saylorgirl — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:31:52 GMT

Your post makes no sense at all. I pay for my own health care and it costs a great deal of money. However, if I win a small or large lottery jackpot I will still pay for my health care and it won't cost a dime more because I won. How will my winning affect my healthcare costs? Quit posting such statements.

Comment #23

Tony Numbers — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:06:38 GMT

Who says you can't find a needle in a haystack

Comment #22

Lynn-Lynn — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:21:05 GMT

Congratulations and good luck

Comment #21

pickone4me — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:10:51 GMT

So what! Health care is required, if you don't have it you will get fined, at I believe 1 or 2 percent of your income. Think about that instead of ignorantly assuming it is a rant

Comment #20

pickone4me — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:08:59 GMT

It is more valid then you know. More then likely you don't pay for your health care, otherwise you would wonder how much it would affect lottery winnings. Next time don't be so ignorant.

Comment #19

shadowlady — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:01:43 GMT

Congratulations on the big win.

I wish her a lot of luck on taking care of herself. We can hope that she does not have too many people coming up to her with their hands out.

Comment #18

IPlayWeekly — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:05:00 GMT

What an ignorant post, take the political nonsense somewhere else.

Comment #17

Gleno — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:49:11 GMT

From the NJ website , there are only 2 more grand prizes left for the $5M for this game.

Comment #16

Gleno — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:33:47 GMT

Congrats to Lacey in Linden, NJ

She is the first winner of this new game.

A side note on the new website for NJ Lottery ,wonder how much did it cost?

Not impressed with it's new look.

Comment #15

idonothaveaname — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:29:38 GMT

The subject of health is not mentioned anywhere in the story. Why even bring it up? If you want to rant against Obamacare, there are plenty of other places to do that online besides lottery threads.

Comment #14

HaveABall — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:52:20 GMT

Thanks, golfer1960, for your rapid response! I'm so glad you had an old ticket to pull the information off of.

Hum, if she takes the cash option of apx. $1.7M after several taxes each coming at different times -- or even the 30-years or so annuity -- it is probably best for her to keep her full-time career until her 60s.

Comment #13

golfer1960 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:09:02 GMT

Hey Baller, I have one of those tickets here in my formerly nicotine stained fingers (Rush). On the back it says that you could choose the cash option of $3,625,000 before taxes.

Comment #12

pickone4me — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 02:52:29 GMT

She intends to keep her job and hasn't figured out at this point how she'll spend the money.

She will definitely need to keep working to cover for the large obamacare fine, or massive health insurance rate hike.

Comment #11

dpoly1 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 02:19:47 GMT

Nice win ............ but just wait until New Jersey confiscates their fair share

Comment #10

noise-gate — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 01:40:02 GMT

To Lacey...

l wonder why they did not post a picture of the Patels

Comment #9

maringoman — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:59:35 GMT

I hear you. Not when a case of 24 Corona Extra beers cost $24. I got priorities

Comment #8

JoeBigLotto — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:47:31 GMT

Oh no another Patel run b4 he claims half.

Comment #7

sully16 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:35:49 GMT

Congrats Lacey, enjoy.

Comment #6

HaveABall — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:20:06 GMT

Congratulations Lacey Katona.

I wonder if Lacey will be receiving this as a $5M annuity, or receiving it as a lesser 1-time cash lump-sum payout?

If as a lump-sum, does any member know amount before all taxes deducted?

Cheers

Comment #5

Suzy-Dittlenose — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:53:55 GMT

I'd have to win MegaMillions/Powerball before I'd be willing to spend $30 on a ticket. Until then, $5 scratchers are my limit.

Comment #4

ThatScaryChick — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:41:41 GMT

Congratulation on your big win, Lacey Katona! That really is a nice prize for a scratch off ticket.

Comment #3

maringoman — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:32:34 GMT

Congrats Ms Katona, you just sprung forward by millions of dollars. That's really nice.

About those $30 tickets. I'm still not that brave but I'll spend that on the $2 tickets. Go figure.

Comment #2

hearsetrax — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:11:07 GMT

Comment #1

ErikB14 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:50:18 GMT

Congrats to Miss katona and the lucky Krauzer retail store.

N.J. woman claims state's biggest-ever scratch-off jackpot

Lottery Post — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:07:05 GMT

'Still in complete shock'

Lacey Katona cut short the event announcing her $5 million lottery prize this morning, calling for an end to questions on how she'd spend her windfall so that she could get to her job as a retail manager.

Katona is the first person to win $5 million, the largest prize offered, on a New Jersey Lottery instant ticket, a reality she said hasn't quite sunk in yet.

My family just feels truly blessed, she said, standing outside the Krauszer's Food Mart where she bou... [ More ]