The ticket from the Friday, Dec. 31 drawing matched the winning numbers, which were: 02, 05, 30, 46, and 61. The Gold Mega Ball was 08, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
That ticket was purchased at Best Buy Wine & Liquor, 315 Kearny Ave., in Kearny.
In addition to the third-tier prize won, 24 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier, multiplying the prize to $1,500.
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