TRENTON, NJ– There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, February 22, 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 Union City Grocery, 2900 New York Ave., Union City in Hudson County.
In addition to the third-tier prize won, 14 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Five of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier, multiplying the prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 25,491 other New Jersey players took home $114,066 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, February 22, drawing were: 06, 17, 22, 57, and 62. The Gold Mega Ball was 03, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
The jackpot rolls to $87 million for the next drawing to be held on Friday, February 25, 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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