Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $42 Million

Kristen Harrison-Oneal

TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 8, produced 14 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 19,100 other New Jersey players took home $85,708 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, February 8, drawing were: 01, 17, 20, 52, and 54. The Gold Mega Ball was 02, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

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The next drawing will be held Friday, February 11, 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 non-jackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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