The Mega Millions jackpot is back down to $50 million, with a $22.4 million cash option. Here's when to buy your ticket ahead of the July 1 drawing.

However, one ticket sold in New Jersey won a prize of $40,000 for matching four of the five white balls and the gold Mega ball. The New Jersey Lottery said that prize is normally $10,000 but it was boosted to $40,000 because of the 4X multiplier. The lucky ticket was sold at Mike’s Deli on Oak Hill Road in Red Bank, lottery officials said.