New Jersey Residents Score Free World Cup Tickets, Threatening NYC Lottery

In a major boost for soccer fans across the Garden State, New Jersey residents can now secure free tickets for the upcoming World Cup fixtures. The initiative, announced by state officials, undercuts the $50 lottery system recently launched in New York City. This means that fans from NJ can avoid the pricey draw and instead apply for complimentary seats to group stage matches and potentially knockout rounds.

While the NYC lottery offered a chance at tickets for a fee, New Jersey's program provi...