Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes 

TRENTON (Oct. 16, 2019) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $71 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery acting executive director, announced that in the Tuesday, Oct. 15, drawing, nine players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Two of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,000. Moreover, 20,982 other New Jersey players took home $88,466 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Oct. 15, drawing were: 04, 12, 14, 35, and 70. The Gold Mega Ball was 02, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. 

The next drawing will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 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.