TRENTON (May. 31, 2022) – There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, May 27, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1,000,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at Algarve Bakery & Deli, 196 Long Ave., Hillside in Union County.

In addition to the second-tier prize won, 18 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 prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 27,211 other New Jersey players took home $116,680 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, May 27, drawing were: 03, 14, 40, 53, and 54. The Gold Mega Ball was 08, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, May 31, 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.