NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Lottery announced a new partnership with native son Jon Bon Jovi, unveiling a $12 million scratch‑off game that benefits his JBJ Soul Foundation. The launch took place at the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, where Governor Mikie Sherrill, lottery officials and Bon Jovi gathered to celebrate the collaboration.
How the game works
Each ticket costs $12 and offers players a chance to win cash prizes, including a top prize of $200,000. The tickets are already on sale at retailers throughout the state, including Lucky 7 Days Convenience Store in Wayne, where a fan purchased four tickets during the launch event.
Charitable impact
Bon Jovi has pledged to donate his share of the partnership’s proceeds to the JBJ Soul Foundation, the nonprofit that operates the Soul Kitchen network of community restaurants. The foundation’s mission is to provide nutritious meals and job training to people in need, helping families stay fed and children thrive.
State support
Governor Sherrill highlighted the game as a win‑win for New Jerseyers: “A fun, affordable way for residents to try their luck while directly supporting a charitable effort that strengthens our communities.” Lottery officials echoed the sentiment, noting that the $12 million prize pool will circulate money within the state and generate additional tax revenue.
Local response
Customers at the Wayne store watched the tickets being scratched, though no winner emerged during the launch visit. Community members expressed enthusiasm for a lottery product that ties entertainment to a good cause, saying the initiative aligns with New Jersey’s tradition of supporting local nonprofits.
What’s next
The tickets will remain available at lottery retailers statewide for the duration of the game. Proceeds will continue to flow to the JBJ Soul Foundation, helping expand the Soul Kitchen network to additional towns and cities across New Jersey.
For more information on where to purchase the Jon Bon Jovi scratch‑off tickets, visit the New Jersey Lottery website or stop by your local convenience store.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
