It may come as a shot to the heart, but, for those livin’ on a prayer for a lottery jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery in set to launch a new scratch off game that will have Bon Jovi fans keeping the faith for a chance at up to $200,000. That’s because, on Monday, lottery officials announced t hat new Jon Bon Jovi-themed scratch offs will launch in October. Next month, officials with the New Jersey Lottery said, they plan to unveil the designs for the new tickets in this game. Léelo en español aquí “Jon Bon Jovi is synonymous with New Jersey, and we’re excited to celebrate our shared sense of Jersey pride with players across the state through these Scratch-Offs,” said Jim Carey, executive director of the New Jersey Lottery, in a statement. “Celebrating an artist whose music, career, and connection to our state have resonated with so many is especially meaningful, and we look forward to giving fans even more ways to get involved in the months ahead.” Lottery officials said the $5 scratch off tickets will “celebrate one of the Garden State’s most iconic artists,” and there will be “additional activities celebrating the Scratch-Offs and Jon Bon Jovi’s chart-topping career spanning generations to be announced.” “I will always call New Jersey home, so I’m happy to join the New Jersey Lottery in celebrating the place that holds so many of my favorite personal and career memories,” said Jon Bon Jovi in a statement.   The new scratch off game will launch on October 5, 2026, and will be available at New Jersey Lottery retailers statewide. For more information on upcoming New Jersey Lottery events, check out www.njlottery.com. ...read more read less