Georgia Ticket Holder Wins $980 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

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Georgia Ticket Holder Wins $980 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

A player from Georgia has made headlines after winning an estimated $980 million Mega Millions jackpot. This remarkable win marks the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history.

Winning Details

The winning ticket matched all six numbers: 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, and Mega Ball 7. This victory ends a long 40-drawing streak without a jackpot winner. The previous jackpot was won in June by a ticket from Virginia, which claimed $348 million.

Prize Options

The jackpot winner has two options for claiming the prize. They can choose between:

Annual payments over 30 years totaling $980 million
A lump-sum cash payout of $452.2 million before taxes

Location of the Winning Ticket

The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix supermarket located in Newnan, approximately 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. In recognition of this sale, the store will receive a $50,000 bonus from the Georgia Lottery.

Comments from Lottery Officials

Georgia Lottery President and CEO, Gretchen Corbin, expressed excitement about the win. “We are thrilled to congratulate the largest winner in our state’s history,” she stated in a news release.

Changes to the Mega Millions Game

This monumental win is the largest prize awarded since changes to the Mega Millions game were made in April. These modifications raised ticket prices to $5 and increased the minimum jackpot amount to $50 million. Under the new system, the odds of winning the jackpot are now 1 in 290 million.

Other Winners in the Latest Drawing

In the same drawing, a ticket sold in Michigan won $3 million by matching all five white balls with the 3X multiplier. Additionally, 22 other tickets matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, each winning $20,000.