TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County resident became the first big winner of the year in New Jersey after claiming a $1 million prize in the Mega Millions drawing held on New Year’s Eve.
The winning ticket, which matched all five white ball numbers but missed the gold Mega Ball, was sold at Speedy Mart Food Store at 1097 Parkway Ave. in West Trenton. The numbers drawn were 13, 22, 27, 29, and 35, with the gold Mega Ball being 01.
Although no one secured the $42 million jackpot, the Mercer County winner marked a strong start to the year for New Jersey Lottery players. Friday’s upcoming drawing now sees the jackpot roll over to an estimated $42 million, offering another opportunity for players across the state to test their luck.
Tickets for Mega Millions cost $2 and must be purchased before 10:45 p.m. on drawing nights to qualify. Players opting for the $1 Megaplier feature can increase their non-jackpot prizes by up to five times the original amount, depending on the multiplier selected during the drawing.
With tickets available in 47 jurisdictions, Mega Millions remains one of the nation’s most popular lotteries, delivering excitement every Tuesday and Friday night.