There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, April 30, 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 Quick Chek #108, 918 County Rd. 517, Hackettstown in Warren County.
In addition to the third-tier prize won, 30 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 47,883 other New Jersey players took home $216,492 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, April 30, drawing were: 08, 19, 26, 48, and 49. The Gold Mega Ball was 05, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
The next drawing will be held Tuesday, May 4, 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.