On the morning of March 20, Louis Massa from Essex County said a white balloon hit his car while dropping off his daughter. He took it as a good omen—and he wasn’t wrong.
Later that day in Atlantic City, he walked away with a $1 million grand prize during the New Jersey Lottery’s Million Dollar Replay drawing, held at the Golden Nugget.
“I just feel so lucky and blessed. It really does happen… submit your tickets,” Massa shared after his big win.
🎉 A Big Night Full of Winners
Massa wasn’t the only one celebrating. A total of 15 players scored major prizes, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Here are some of the top winners from the night:
- $1,000,000 – Louis Massa (Essex County)
- $100,000 – Frank Cianci (Gloucester County)
- $100,000 – Edward Ruhnke (Ocean County)
- $50,000 winners – Adelina Ferrandino, Christine Flynn, Gary Philipsheck
- $25,000 winners – Jeffrey Robbins, Judith Adam, Magda Cifuentes, Hugh Moriarty
- $10,000 winners – Cathy Pisciotta, Daniel Suarez, James Kennon, Juliana Correia, Louis Lokuta
💡 How It All Works
The Million Dollar Replay gives players a second shot at winning big—even with losing tickets.
- Players submitted non-winning scratch-offs online throughout 2025
- Every four months, 100 players won $250 and earned a spot in the final drawing
- Those finalists then competed for life-changing prizes in Atlantic City
✨ A Tradition of Big Dreams
This marked the 15th year in a row the event was held in Atlantic City, and the excitement didn’t disappoint.
Lottery officials described the atmosphere as electric, filled with joy, cheers, and unforgettable moments.
🙌 A Moment to Remember
For Massa, it wasn’t just about the money—it was about what it means for his family.
“I’m so thankful to God. This is a blessing for my family.”
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