LANSING, MI — A lucky player in Georgia was the lone winner of the $980 million Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing held on Friday, Nov. 14. That means the drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 18 will be worth $50 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot had not been won since June 27, leading to Friday night’s huge grand prize. The $980 million jackpot is the eighth largest in the game’s history. The winner now has the option of taking the cash payout which is worth $452.2 million or the $980 million prize, paid out as an annuity.
Along with the jackpot winner, a player in Michigan matched all five white numbers to win a $3 million prize. As of 9:45 a.m., the Michigan Lottery has not announced where that winning ticket was sold.
For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Breakfast Club lottery club which claimed a $842 million jackpot in June 2024. The members plan to use the money to buy a home in Florida and travel.
And while they were lucky winners, it’s smart for players to check their tickets immediately as a Powerball winner worth $250,000 sold in Bloomfield Hills in 2024 went unclaimed. That money went to the state’s School Aid Fund.
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