TRENTON (July 24, 2024) – There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, July 23, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1,000,000 prize. The ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $4,000,000. That ticket was sold at Laurel Market, 257 Laurel Ave., Hazlet Township in Monmouth County.

In addition to the second prize won, 28 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Five of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $2,000. Moreover, 30,963 other New Jersey players took home $174,674 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 23, drawing were: 03, 09, 14, 26, and 51. The Gold Mega Ball was 21, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The jackpot rolls to $306 million for the next drawing to be held on Friday, July 26, 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.