TRENTON (Sept. 20, 2021) – There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, September 17, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1,000,000 prize. The ticket was purchased at Pat’s Deli, 7 Newark Ave., Belleville in Essex County. 

In addition to the second prize won, 20 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 $1,500. Moreover, 46,627 other New Jersey players took home $196,084 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, September 17, drawing were: 17, 32, 40, 59, and 61. The Gold Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. 

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