TRENTON (Aug. 28, 2023) – The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 25, produced 22 players that 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 $1,000. Moreover, 22,307 other New Jersey players took home $99,528 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400. The winning numbers for the Friday, August 25, drawing were: 12, 23, 26, 31, and 38. The Gold Mega Ball was 02, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, August 29 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.