TRENTON (March 1, 2023) – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 28, produced 17 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,000. Moreover, 29,315 other New Jersey players took home $218,894 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, February 28, drawing were: 14, 16, 40, 52, and 59. The Gold Mega Ball was 13, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

The next drawing will be held Friday, March 3, 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.