Georgia Mega Millions ticket wins $980 million jackpot

A single ticket holder in Georgia won a record $980 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest in the state’s history. The winning numbers drawn were 1-8-11-12-57, with a Mega Ball of 7, and the ticket was purchased at a Publix in Newnan. The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $452.2 million. This win surpasses the previous state record of $478.2 million from a Powerball ticket sold in 2024.

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