New Jersey Cash Pop FAQs

NJ Cash Pop is super-fun, quick-paced draw game offered by the New Jersey Lottery. But it doesn’t work like most other conventional lotteries, so we’re frequently asked questions about it – Frequently Asked Questions, if you will. Check down below for your query!

Question: How often are NJ Cash Pop drawings held?

Answer: The New Jersey Lottery holds a Cash Pop drawing every four minutes, every day of the week. There is a pause in drawings that lasts roughly from 1:30 AM to 5:00 AM, so the game isn’t played 24-hours-a-day.

Question: How does NJ Cash Pop work?

Answer: Pick one or more numbers from 1 to 15, and select a wager amount from $1 to $20. When you get your ticket, the number(s) you chose will be shown each with a randomly assigned cash prize. If you match the winning number for your draw, you get the prize printed next to that number on your ticket! Check our main NJ Cash Pop page for an in-depth guide.

Question: How many numbers can I select?

Answer: It’s possible to play all the numbers from 1 to 15 on a single ticket, which will guarantee you a win. However, it’s possible that the prize will be less than the cost of your ticket if you use this method. Check the NJ Cash Pop Prizes page to see how selecting different numbers will affect the winning odds.

Question: Where can I find the winning numbers?

Answer: We upload the latest Cash Pop results over on our NJ Cash Pop Numbers page. You can also use the links over there to check out older draws from our archives.

Question: How much can I wager?

Answer: Players can wager $1, $2, $5, $10, or $20 on each play.

Question: How do the wager amounts affect the prizes?

Answer: There are 9 different prize tiers for each wager amount. The prizes for each tier are directly proportional, so the top prize for a $10 play is 10X the top prize for a $1 play Simple! However, odds for the bigger prizes are actually improved when you play a higher wager amount, so it’s not entirely even. Visit the NJ Cash Pop Prizes page for a full run-down of the odds and prizes.

Question: What’s the top prize in NJ Cash Pop?

Answer: The most you can win at a time in NJ Cash Pop is $5,000, which can be done by winning a $20 wager if the top prize is printed on your ticket. To check the other prizes available, visit the NJ Cash Pop Prizes page.

Question: What are the odds of winning in NJ Cash Pop?

Answer: If you play a single number in Cash Pop, your odds of winning a prize are 1 in 15. Playing additional numbers will improve your odds, and you can even guarantee a win by playing all fifteen on a single ticket. To check the odds and prize tiers, head to our NJ Cash Pop Prizes page.

Question: How can I claim my NJ Cash Pop prize?

Answer: For wins under $600, you can claim your prize at any NJ Lottery retailer. If you’ve won more than this, or aren’t able to visit a NJ Lottery retailer, you’ll need to complete an NJ Lottery Claims Form and mail it to the following address along with your winning ticket:
New Jersey Lottery
Attn: Validations
P.O. Box 041
Trenton, NJ 08625-0041
Claims Forms should be available at any NJ Lottery retailer.

Question: Is there an age limit to play NJ Cash Pop?

Answer: Yes, you need to be 18 or older to play NJ Lottery games such as Cash Pop.

Question: Is there a prize claim cut-off time?

Answer: Yes, you can only claim prizes within 1 year of the winning drawing. Otherwise, the ticket will expire, and prizes can no longer be claimed.

Question: Can I play NJ Cash Pop in advance?

Answer: Yes – using your playslip, you can enter your numbers in up to 20 consecutive drawings. Bear in mind though, this only represents an hour and 20 minutes’ worth of draws.