Overview
- The Georgia Lottery confirmed on Jan. 6 that the Nov. 14 jackpot was claimed on Jan. 2 by a resident who chose to remain anonymous.
- The winner selected the lump-sum cash option of $453.6 million before taxes, marking the largest lottery payout in Georgia history.
- The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Publix #1816 on North Highway 29 in Newnan, and the retailer is eligible for a $50,000 incentive.
- Officials said the ticket was the only one to match all six numbers—1, 8, 11, 12, 57 and Mega Ball 7—in the Nov. 14 drawing.
- The claimant, a regular player with family ties to the HOPE Scholarship, plans to make the prize generational and support good causes, as the Mega Millions jackpot builds to roughly $180 million for upcoming draws.