The Second Annual New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown returns April 10, 11, and 12, 2026! The competition will again feature a
$10,000 First Prize!
Ready to try your hand at winning $10K by playing the world’s easiest game? Open to anyone 18 or over, The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown is a tournament where you compete by playing Rock Paper Scissors.
Registration for the 2026 competition is now OPEN!
The 2025 Winner!
The inaugural New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown is in the books! Kevin Wang (interestingly enough Kevin hails from Knoxville, TN) bested 383 other competitors at American Dream in East Rutherford to take home the first prize of $10,000!
Last year’s Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown brought the heat with intense head-to-head battles, electric crowd energy, and one unforgettable $10,000 championship moment. Watch the sizzle reel to experience the excitement, the upsets, and the split-second decisions that changed everything. Now it’s your turn.
The NJ Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown is back, with $25,000 in total prize money on the line. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just feeling lucky, this is your shot to step into the spotlight and compete for the title and the $10,000 top prize!
Register and claim your spot in this year’s tournament before it fills up!
CLICK HERE to check out this great interview that appeared on WPIX featuring a past RPS Champion, John Daquino.
