Mega Millions $980M jackpot winning ticket sold: Results, drawing

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Georgia Mega Millions Player Wins $980 Million Jackpot

In an exciting turn of events, a lucky Mega Millions player from Georgia has won the estimated $980 million grand prize, marking the game’s ninth largest jackpot in history. This win comes after the longest drought between jackpot winners, making it a truly momentous occasion.

The winning numbers for this historic jackpot were 1, 8, 11, 12, 57 with the gold Mega ball 7, bringing immense joy to the fortunate ticket holder.

Mega Millions lottery ticket. — A Mega Millions ticket from July 26, 2022, in New York. Paul Martinka

This win marks the first time a Mega Millions player has matched all six numbers since June 27, when an anonymous ticket holder bagged a $348 million jackpot in Burgess, Virginia. The streak of 39 consecutive winless drawings has finally been broken, bringing hope to lottery enthusiasts everywhere.

The winner, who has chosen to remain unidentified, shared their plans to purchase a new zero-radius riding lawn mower with their winnings. Opting for the one-time cash option of $155.6 million over the $348 million prize paid out over 30 years, the lucky individual is set to embark on a life-changing journey.

Following a historic revamp in April that increased ticket prices from $2 to $5, this $980 million jackpot is the largest prize since the game’s inception. The revamp, which promised “bigger and better” prizes, better odds, and a higher starting jackpot of $50 million, has undoubtedly made Mega Millions more enticing than ever.

With odds of hitting the jackpot now at 1 in 290,472,336, the game has become even more thrilling for players. This $980 million jackpot ranks as the eighth largest in Mega Millions’ 29-year history, surpassing the $810 million prize won at a Texas gas station in September 2024.

As the winner contemplates their next move, they have the option to choose between the $980 million prize paid out over 30 years or a one-time lump sum estimated at $452.2 million. Whichever option they select, one thing is certain – their life is about to change in ways they never imagined.