TRENTON (Jan. 2, 2024) – A Mercer County player matched five white balls in the Mega Millions drawing to win $1 million. No player matched all five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball as the jackpot now stands at about $42 million heading into Friday’s drawing.

The winning numbers were 13, 22, 27, 29, 35. The gold Mega ball was 01, and the Megaplier was 02.

The million dollar ticket was played at Speedy Mart Food Store, 1097 Parkway Ave., West Trenton in Mercer County.

The next drawing is 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 p.m. to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost 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 47 participating U.S. jurisdictions. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays.