One lucky winner has won the Mega Millions jackpot. Where was the ticket sold?

One lucky winner has won the Mega Millions jackpot. Where was the ticket sold?

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One lucky person in Georgia just won the Mega Millions jackpot.

On Friday, Nov. 14, a ticket purchased in Newnan, Georgia, about 37.7 miles southwest of Atlanta, matched all six jackpot numbers to win $983 million.

The historic ticket, which had a net worth of $453.6 million. $, also the largest lottery win in state history.

“We are thrilled to welcome the biggest winner in our state’s history,” Gretchen Corbin, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery, said in a statement. “For every Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia to support HOPE and Pre-K, Georgia students and families are also big winners. We thank our players and retailers for their support of our mission.”

This is already the fifth in 2025. Mega Millions jackpot after June 27 348 million won in Virginia. USD prize, USA TODAY previously reported.

Here’s what you need to know about winning the jackpot.

Mega Millions jackpot: What you need to know about November 14 the drawing

What were the winning numbers?

The jackpot winning numbers were: 1, 8, 11, 12 and 57and the golden Mega Ball: 7

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Where was the winning ticket purchased?

According to Mega Millions, the winning ticket was purchased at the Publix located at 4000 North Highway 29 in Newnan, Georgia.

What was Georgia’s previous record win?

The previous Georgia record was a Powerball ticket sold in Buford, Georgia, about 76 miles northeast of Newnan, which was held in 2024. October 23 won 478.2 million

Diana Gomez, 32, of Detroit, is crossing her fingers after the 2023 bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket on Tuesday, August 8.

What are the top Mega Millions jackpots of all time?

According to the Mega Millions website, the list includes the top 10 jackpots in the game’s history:

  1. 1.602 billion: Won in 2023 August 8 in Florida

  2. 1.537 billion: won in 2018 October 23 in South Carolina

  3. 1.348 billion: Won in 2023 January 13 In Maine

  4. 1.337 billion: Won in 2022 July 29 in the state of Illinois

  5. 1.269 billion: Won in 2024 December 27 in California

  6. 1.128 billion: Won in 2024 March 26 in New Jersey

  7. 1.05 billion: Won in 2021 Jan. 22 at Michigan State

  8. 983 million dollars: Won in 2025 November 14, in Georgia

  9. 810 million dollars: won in 2024 September 10 in Texas

  10. 656 million dollars: won with three tickets in 2012. March 30 Illinois, Kansas and Maryland

Win jackpots in 2025

Below are the latest 2025 jackpot winners, according to a previous USA TODAY report:

  • 113 million dollars: Won on January 17th. in arizona

  • 344 million dollars: Won on March 25 in the state of Illinois

  • 112 million dollars: Won on April 18 in Ohio

  • 348 million dollars: Won on June 27 in Virginia

  • 983 million dollars: Won on November 14th. in Georgia

How to play Mega Millions

You must buy a ticket to play Mega Millions. You can do this in a variety of places, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even the grocery store. Mega Millions tickets can be purchased online in some states.

Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of these will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The golden Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.

If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of choosing, you can request a Quick Pick or an Easy Pick. These options allow the computer to generate random numbers.

Mega Millions tickets now have a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add the Megaplier.

Where can I buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official USA TODAY Network Digital Lottery Courierin the following US states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select a lottery game and numbers, place an order, view your ticket and claim your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.

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