Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes

TRENTON (Oct. 23, 2019) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $93 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery acting executive director, announced that in the Tuesday, Oct. 22, drawing, 47 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Seven of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $2,000. Moreover, 24,057 other New Jersey players took home $137,524 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Oct. 22, drawing were: 05, 11, 14, 23, and 25. The Gold Mega Ball was 10, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The next drawing will be held Friday, Oct. 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.