Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to $49,000,000

TRENTON (August 19, 2020) – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, August 18, 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 Valley Discount, 598 Chews Landing Rd., Lindenwold in Camden County.

In addition to the second and third-tier prizes won, 18 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $2,000. Moreover, 18,274 other New Jersey players took home $93,034 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, August 18, drawing were: 04, 18, 26, 27, and 58. The Gold Mega Ball was 23, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The next drawing will be held Friday, August 21, 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.