NEW YORK – A single ticket purchased in New York has matched all five of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn in the latest Mega Millions jackpot, claiming the top prize of $20 million. The cash value of the prize is estimated at $10.5 million.
The winner has yet to claim their prize with lottery officials.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, April 18 drawing were 07, 09, 15, 19, and 25. The Gold Mega Ball was 04, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
In addition to the jackpot winner, 41 players matched four of the five white balls drawn, making each ticket worth $500. Fourteen of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,000. Furthermore, 20,685 other New Jersey players won prizes ranging from $2 to $400, with a total payout of $107,602.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, April 21, at 11:00 pm, with a starting jackpot of $20 million.