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Mega Millions ticket worth $10K sold in Morris County

Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to $385,000,000

MADISON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, March 31, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize.

That ticket was purchased at Stop & Shop #2805, located at 133 Main St., in Madison Borough.

The winning numbers for the Friday, March 31, drawing were: 16, 26, 27, 42 and 61. The Gold Mega Ball was 23, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

In addition to the third-tier prize won, 24 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier, multiplying the prizes to $2,000. Moreover, 42,999 other New Jersey players took home $169,718 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800.

The jackpot rolls to $385 million for the next drawing to be held on Tuesday, April 4, at 11:00 p.m. 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.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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