New Jersey Player Snags Massive $90M Mega Millions Jackpot

A New Jersey lottery player is celebrating big after landing the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night. Even better? The cash payout comes to $41.9 million—a life-changing amount for one lucky ticket holder.

The winning ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue in Union City, putting that little shop in the spotlight.
Winning numbers: 17, 25, 26, 53, 60
Gold Mega Ball: 16

A Quick Look at the Bigger Picture

Just a month ago in November, someone in Newnan, Georgia, scooped up a massive $980 million Mega Millions jackpot. Two huge wins, back-to-back—it’s been a wild season for Mega Millions players.

Thinking About Playing? Here’s What to Know

Mega Millions tickets are available in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A few key points if you’re feeling lucky:

• Tickets cost $5 each and come with a built-in random multiplier (2X–10X).

• Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23

• Odds of hitting the jackpot: 1 in 290.5 million

• Half of all ticket proceeds stay in the state where you bought your ticket, helping fund local programs and retailer commissions.

Drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET—so there’s always another shot on the horizon.