In a stroke of luck, two Mega Millions players, one in New Jersey and another in California, became $1 million richer after Friday night's drawing. The official Mega Millions website confirmed that both winners matched five of the winning numbers, missing out on the Mega ball number for the jackpot. The winning numbers for the draw were 20, 21, 40, 49, and 55, with the Mega Ball drawn as 11 and a Megaplier of 3X.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday's drawing was estimated at $47 million, with a cash option of $23.9 million. Despite the excitement of the Match 5 wins, no player managed to secure all six winning numbers, resulting in the jackpot rolling over to an estimated $62 million for the upcoming Tuesday night's drawing, with a cash option of $31 million. The lucky players in New Jersey and California are now among the growing list of million-dollar winners in the Mega Millions lottery.

It's always thrilling to see players strike it big in the lottery, and the recent wins in New Jersey and California serve as a reminder of the life-changing potential that these games offer. With the Mega Millions jackpot continually growing, more players across the country are trying their luck in hopes of landing the big prize. The anticipation is building as the next drawing approaches, promising another chance for someone to become the next lucky multi-millionaire.