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.
Catch this great video of TODAY Show on-air personality Brian Cheung as he engages with competitors at the 2026 event, diving into their strategies, highlighting the tournament winner, and even facing off with champ Julio Rivera in a post-championship 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.
