TRENTON (Dec. 23, 2019) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $45 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery acting executive director, announced that in the Friday, Dec. 20, drawing, 18 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,500. Moreover, 18,600 other New Jersey players took home $79,908 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Friday, Dec. 20, drawing were: 03, 20, 23, 35, and 60. The Gold Mega Ball was 16, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, 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.