The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 29, produced 30 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.
Officials said two of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,500. Moreover, 49,448 other New Jersey players took home $204,288 in prizes ranging from $2 to $600.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, December 29, drawing were: 01, 31, 35, 48, and 62. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
The next drawing will be held Friday, January 1, 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.