TRENTON (Jan. 22, 2024) ? Exciting news unfolded in New Jersey as luck smiled upon two fortunate ticket holders in the recent Mega Millions drawing. One ticket, clinching the second-tier prize, emerged victorious by perfectly matching all five white balls, claiming the substantial $1,000,000 reward. This stroke of luck led someone to a life-changing moment, and the winning ticket found its home at Emerson Stationery, 191 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, Bergen County.

But the winning streak didn't end there. Another ticket, securing the third-tier prize, managed to match four of the five white balls along with the Gold Mega Ball, pocketing an impressive $10,000. This winning ticket was purchased at Country Farm, 1169 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, Morris County.

Adding to the jubilation, 48 players seized the opportunity by matching four of the five white balls, turning each ticket into a $500 windfall. Remarkably, seven of these lucky tickets wisely opted for the Megaplier option, amplifying their prizes to $1,000. Furthermore, a staggering 28,254 other players in New Jersey celebrated their share of $126,326 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400.

In the words of Lady Luck, "Fortune favors the bold," and this sentiment echoes through the exhilarating winning numbers for the Friday, January 19, drawing: 01, 09, 16, 17, and 30, with the Gold Mega Ball 17 and a Megaplier Multiplier of 02.

As we anticipate the next draw on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 11:00 pm, the Mega Millions jackpot tantalizingly grows to $262 million. Seize your chance at a life-altering win by grabbing your Mega Millions tickets before 10:45 pm. Remember, each ticket is a mere two dollars, and by adding the Megaplier option for just an extra dollar per play, you could multiply your non-jackpot winnings up to five times! Join the excitement; purchase your Mega Millions tickets now from Lottery Corner. Your fortune awaits!