By: Yuritza Arroyo
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There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, January 24, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn, winning the $1,000,000 prize.
According to NJ Lottery officials, that ticket was purchased at Lawton Express, 678 Bergen Blvd., Ridgefield, in Bergen County.
Lottery officials say, in addition to the second tier prize won, 12 players 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 prizes to $2,000.
According to officials, 20,529 other New Jersey players took home $101,554 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, January 24, drawing were: 33, 41, 47, 50, and 62.
The Gold Mega Ball was 20, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.