The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 3, produced 16 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Two of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,000. Moreover, 41,282 other New Jersey players took home $168,154 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400. The winning numbers for the Friday, September 3, drawing were: 07, 10, 12, 61, and 65.
The Gold Mega Ball was 03, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The next drawing will be held Tuesday, September 7, at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost just two dollars; by adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar per play, players can increase their nonjackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.