TRENTON, NJ – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, October 26, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #27497, 701 Route 88, Point Pleasant in Ocean County.
In addition to the third-tier prize won, 15 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $2,000. Moreover, 18,938 other New Jersey players took home $86,020 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, October 26, drawing were: 06, 14, 19, 56, and 62. The Gold Mega Ball was 09, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.
The next drawing will be held Friday, October 29, 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.