RPS Throwdown

April 10-12, 2026 • American Dream Mall

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The 2026 Winner!

Congratulations to Julio Rivera of Bloomfield, NJ, winner of the New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown and the $10,000 First Prize! After an intense weekend of competition at American Dream, Julio rose to the top and claimed the title.

NJ Lottery RPS Throwdown

The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown features a

$10,000 First Prize!

The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown is a tournament where you compete by playing Rock Paper Scissors.  3 days, 384 competitors, and $25,000 in total prize money!

The Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown brings 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 puts $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.

Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown

Learn How To Play and Win!

Learn the rules of Rock Paper Scissors and how you could take home your share of $25,000 in prize money!

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