TRENTON (Feb. 27, 2023) – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, February 24, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at Shoprite of Lawnside, 130 North White Horse Pike, Lawnside in Camden County.

In addition to the third-tier prize won, 14 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Two of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier, multiplying the prize to $2,000. Moreover, 33,006 other New Jersey players took home $162,160 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800. The winning numbers for the Friday, February 24, drawing were: 02, 22, 49, 65, and 67. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The jackpot rolls to $145 million for the next drawing to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 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.