TRENTON (May 8, 2023) – The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 5, produced 14 players that 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, 24,475 other New Jersey players took home $110,984 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600. The winning numbers for the Friday, May 5, drawing were: 16, 18, 28, 42, and 43. The Gold Mega Ball was 11, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, May 9, 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.