Mega millions jackpot now $22 million

Mega Millions Jackpot now $22 million

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September 27, 2021

TRENTON – The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, September 24, produced nine players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,500. Moreover, 23,920 other New Jersey players took home $106,798 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, September 24, drawing were: 17, 21, 27, 43, and 56. The Gold Mega Ball was 15, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. The next drawing will be held Tuesday, September 28, 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.

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