The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 16, produced 10 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 $1,000.
Officials said 28,876 other New Jersey players took home $94,982 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, March 16, drawing were: 10, 41, 46, 52, and 69. The Gold Mega Ball was 08, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
The next drawing will be held Friday, March 19, 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.