Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to $153,000,000 

TRENTON (July 26, 2021) – There were two third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, July 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: 

• Middlesex County: The Gift Horse, 174 Stelton Rd., Piscataway; and,
• Ocean County: Buyrite of Toms River, 1311 Route 37 West, Toms River. 

In addition to the third-tier prizes won, 16 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 25,497 other New Jersey players took home $112,608 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, July 23, drawing were: 13, 17, 19, 40, and 69. The Gold Mega Ball was 17, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. 

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, July 27, 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.