$424 MILLION IN LOTTERY JACKPOTS WAITING TO BE WON
- MEGA MILLIONS HAS GROWN TO $103 MILLION
- POWERBALL JACKPOT IS NOW $321 MILLION
TRENTON (Jan. 17, 2020) – With the Mega Millions jackpot rolling to $103 million for tonight’s drawing and Powerball hitting $321 million for tomorrow night’s drawing, New Jersey Lottery Acting Executive Director James Carey has some advice for procrastinators who planned on waiting until the last minute to buy their tickets.
These big jackpots are making for busy days for New Jersey Lottery retailers and exciting ones for lottery players. Buy your tickets early and avoid what are sure to be some long lines later tonight and through tomorrow.
Remember, “Anything can happen in Jersey,” so New Jersey Lottery players should get in the games for their chances at these two big jackpots.
Playing the lottery is a form of entertainment and so players are urged to keep in mind the importance of playing responsibly!
Tonight’s $103 million Mega Millions drawing will be held at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. The $321 million Powerball drawing will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 10:59 pm.

Media Inquiries:
Missy Gillespie
Communications Manager
PublicInfo@lottery.nj.gov
Phone:(609) 599-5875