TRENTON (Oct. 18, 2021) – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, October 15, 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 Shoprite #630, 2445 Highway 34, Manasquan in Monmouth County. 

In addition to the third-tier prize won, 11 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, 22,178 other New Jersey players took home $98,536 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, October 15, drawing were: 03, 20, 31, 34, and 65. The Gold Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. 

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, October 19, 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 nonjackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.