By: Najla Alexander
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There was one third-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket sold for Friday, December 16.
According to NJ Lottery officials, the drawing matched four of the five white balls, and the Gold Mega Ball drew, winning the $10,000 prize.
That ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #38122, 735-749 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, in Bergen County official's report.
In addition to the third-tier prize won, officials say, 30 players matched four of the five white balls drawn, making each ticket worth $500.
Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier, multiplying the prizes to $1,500.
Moreover, officials said that 46,396 other New Jersey players took home $203,246 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600.
According to officials, the winning numbers were: 08, 35, 40, 53, and 56.
Officials say that the Gold Mega Ball was 11, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.