TRENTON (Dec. 2, 2022) – The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, December 2, produced 26 players that 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 prize to $1,500. Moreover, 36,186 other New Jersey players took home $163,806 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, December 2, drawing were: 01, 21, 36, 46, and 52. The Gold Mega Ball was 16, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, December 6, 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.