$90M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ

A lottery player who bought a Mega Millions ticket in North Jersey hit the $90M jackpot Tuesday night.

Posted Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 10:05 am ET|Updated Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 2:35 pm ET

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A lottery ticket purchased in one of the poorest towns in New Jersey has made someone $90 million richer, according to the state.

A player who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Union City matched six numbers on Tuesday to take home the jackpot.

The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and 16. The drawing was held late Tuesday night.

The ticket was purchased at Garden State News on 4024 Bergenline Ave., Union City.

According to Mega Millions, five players have hit their jackpot so far this year, with a Georgia winner nabbing $983 million just last month.

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