By: Tracie Carter
The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 28, produced 17 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn, making each ticket worth $500.
NJ Lottery officials said four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prizes to $1,000.
Moreover, 29,315 other New Jersey players took home $218,894 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, February 28, drawing were: 14, 16, 40, 52, and 59.
Lottery officials said the Gold Mega Ball was 13, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.