TRENTON (Aug. 17, 2022) – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, August 16, produced 13 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 $1,000. Moreover, 22,781 other New Jersey players took home $89,454 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, August 16, drawing were: 33, 35, 41, 45, and 51. The Gold Mega Ball was 01, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

The next drawing will be held Friday, August 19, 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.