How is your luck when it comes to the lottery?

The winning is quite impressive regarding scratch-offs from the New Jersey Lottery.

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My biggest win on a scratch-off was $500, but I won in back-to-back years.

Like many New Jersey families, we wake up to a stocking full of New Jersey Lottery tickets.

Mom and Dad, I mean "Santa," always wanted to at least break even with what they spent.

I'll never forget that one Christmas when I scratched a $500 winner. As you would expect, my entire family didn't believe me when I told them.

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They thought that I was mistaken or punking them.

My Mom checked about three or four times, and it was a $500 winner.  Scoring $500 was also nice because I could get the cash immediately and didn't have to file for taxes.

Would you believe that I won the very next year? Another $500.

My family didn't believe me when I scratched this time, and I don't blame them. The odds of getting back-to-back $500 wins are slim.

This was about 15 years ago. The lottery gods think I've gotten my share because I've gotten a couple of bucks every season since. Not that I'm complaining.

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Since the invention of vending machines, buying scratch-offs has never been easier. Depending on your perspective, this could be a good or bad thing.

One excellent resource worth checking out is the New Jersey Lottery's website. Its website makes it easy to learn about every active ticket.

They even give odds, winner locations, and remaining winning tickets floating around the state.

Based on cost, grand prize, and outstanding jackpots, here are the 10 scratch-offs you want to play now. Good luck!

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All outstanding grand prizes were current as of this writing. Check the New Jersey Lottery's website for current standings.

Gallery Credit: Matt Ryan

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