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Single Ticket Sold in Georgia Wins $980 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

The win ends the game’s record 40-drawing drought, reflecting this year’s rule changes that sped up jackpot growth.

Overview

  • The winning Quick Pick was sold at Publix #1816 in Newnan, Georgia, matching 1, 8, 11, 12, 57 and Mega Ball 7.
  • The prize is an estimated $980 million as an annuity or about $452.2 million in a lump-sum cash option before taxes, making it the game’s eighth-largest jackpot.
  • This jackpot breaks a run of 40 drawings without a winner since June 27, following April changes that raised tickets to $5 and enhanced non-jackpot prizes.
  • The jackpot resets to $50 million for the next drawing, and the odds of winning the top prize are roughly 1 in 290 million.
  • The retailer earns a $50,000 bonus, a Michigan ticket won $3 million, and the Georgia winner remains unidentified with 180 days to claim the prize.