Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to $432,000,000

TRENTON (Jan. 4, 2021) – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, January 1, 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 Food Station, 535 Elm Ave., Woodbury Heights in Gloucester County.

In addition to the third-tier prize won, 39 players 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 $2,500. Moreover, 69,329 other New Jersey players took home $326,696 in prizes ranging from $2 to $1,000. The winning numbers for the Friday, January 1, drawing were: 08, 24, 53, 68, and 69. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 05.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, January 5, 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.