$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In South Jersey

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ - A $1 million Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold in Burlington County over the weekend as the jackpot soars to the eighth largest in the game’s history, according to lottery officials.

A $1 million ticket was sold at Wrightstown Wine and Liquor, 403 East Main Street in Wrightstown for the drawing on Friday, Dec. 28. The winning numbers were 09, 10, 25, 37 and 38. The Gold Mega Ball was 21, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

The second-tier prize winning ticket matched all five white balls drawn. If that ticket had been purchased with the Megaplier option, the prize would be multiplied to $2 million.

It’s not often that a second-tier prize is worth $1 million, but the overall jackpot is up to $415 million ($248.8 million cash). The next drawing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 1,11 pm.

All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost $2, with the option to play the Megaplier for $3. Adding the Megaplier increases non-jackpot winnings up to five times.

Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Patch file photo by Alexander Nguyen.