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Mega Millions jackpot on the verge of hitting $1 billion  ABC News
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Two week ago, lottery frenzy peaked after Mega Millions zeroed in on $1 billion — and after months of rollovers, one lucky winner score $983 million just before the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday.
A Publix grocery store in Georgia sold the sole ticket that matched five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Friday, Nov. 14, Mega Millions drawing for $980 million. Two weeks after the epic win, the jackpot remained the eighth-largest in Mega Millions history (see below).
Mega Millions reset to $50 million on Nov. 18, and rolled over later night, forgoing a repeat for another holiday season with a billion-dollar Mega Millions lottery jackpot.
In 2024, one lucky lottery player had quite a holiday season: Just after Christmas and Hanukkah and ahead of New Year’s Eve, a ticket in California correctly matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the $1.22 billion Mega Millions drawing for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
Months later, the winner was revealed on the luckiest holiday of all — St. Patrick’s Day 2025. Rosemary Casarotti of California officially collected her prize.
Had the Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Mega Millions drawing rolled over, it would have been the second billion-dollar lottery jackpot for 2025 and the 14th overall in the history of Powerball and Mega Millions.
But since there was a winner, all eyes are on the $980 million prize. Final sales pushed the total to $983 million, according to the Georgia Lottery.
How much is the cash option? How long is the deadline to claim? Can the winner stay anonymous? Keep reading for answers to those questions. Here’s what we know about the $983 million Mega Millions winner in Georgia.
A day after the record-setting Mega Millions drawing, the Georgia Lottery announced where the winning ticket was purchased and from what city.
As of Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, two weeks after the $980 million Mega Millions lottery drawing, it is not known who was the winner of the $983 million Mega Millions grand prize. The vetting process typically takes a few weeks, according to organizations like the California Lottery.
The $980 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at Publix, 4000 N. Highway 29, Newnan, Georgia, for the Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Mega Millions lottery drawing. It was a quick pick ticket.
The Georgia Lottery said the store received a $50,000 commission.
Retail bonuses vary by state — for example, two Publix stores in Florida received $100,000 each during previous billion-dollar jackpots (see below). In California, retailers get $1,000,000.
The sole jackpot winner could claim $980 million over 30 annual payments or take a one-time lump sum, valued at nearly $452.2 million before federal taxes.
Mega Millions jackpot winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes, per Georgia Lottery rules. In this case, the $980 million Mega Millions winner from Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, drawing has until Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to claim their prize in person at Georgia Lottery headquarters.
Lottery rules vary by state. In Florida, for example, Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners have 60 days to claim the one-time lump sum and six months from the date of the drawing for the annual payments.
In California, it is public record to know who won a Mega Millions, Powerball or California Lottery drawing, where the winning ticket was sold and whether the winner claimed the prize in lump sum or 30 annual payments.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, were 1-8-11-12-57 and the Mega Ball was 7.
The Georgia jackpot winning ticket wasn’t the only lucky ticket. A ticket purchased in Michigan matched 5 plus the 3X Multiplier for a $3 million prize.
Mega Millions tickets start at $5 apiece.
Georgia Lottery rules state a winner could come forward via a “corporation, partnership or trust. Groups, families, clubs or organizations can designate one individual or legal entity to receive a prize payment, or if the prize amount won is $5,001 or greater, individual prize payments (of $601 or greater) can be made to each group member, up to 25 members.”
If the $980 million Mega Millions winner in Georgia claims the prize as a corporation or trust, that could help keep their anonymity.
In some states, a winner has to come forward with their name, city of residence and whether the cash option or full amount was chosen, like California.
According to Florida Lottery’s website, winners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information.”
However, the site states, the “names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner.”
As of Nov. 28, 2025, these are the largest Mega Millions prizes in the history of the game, according to megamillions.com.
As of Nov. 28, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.
Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.

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Have you gotten your tickets yet? Friday, Nov. 14, Mega Millions jackpot stands at $965 million with a $445.3 million cash option.
Here’s what to know about the Mega Millions:
Friday, Nov. 14, winning numbers are 1-8-11-12-57 and the Megaball was 7.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, winning numbers were 10-13-40-42-46 and the Megaball was 1.
There were no jackpot winners Tuesday, Nov. 11.
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth $2.
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
Mega Millions numbers you need to know: Most commonly drawn numbers
Drawings are held two times per week at approximately 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube.
A Mega Millions ticket costs $5 with automatic non-jackpot multipliers. For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot.
Here’s how to play Mega Millions:
Here is the list of 18 Mega Millions jackpot wins in 2023 through 2025, according to megamillions.com:
Here are the all-time top 11 Mega Millions jackpots, according to megamillions.com:

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An estimated £157 million is on offer in the EuroMillions jackpot tonight, a win which would be the biggest for any UK player this year.
Friday night’s Euromillions numbers have been announced as: 5, 29, 33, 39, and 42. The Lucky Stars are: 3, and 9.
Friday’s winning numbers for the Thunderball draw are: 6, 8, 11, 29, 32. The Thunderball is: 3.
It comes after the jackpot rolled over on Tuesday, with nobody matching the winning combination of 6, 11, 17, 35, and 44, and the lucky stars 3 and 7.
If someone in the UK matches all seven numbers in tonight’s draw, it will be the seventh biggest National Lottery winner of all time.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said, “What an exciting time for EuroMillions players as Friday night’s jackpot will be an incredible estimated £157M.
“Playing any National Lottery game is more than just a chance to win; it’s a way to contribute to something much bigger. Each week, players help generate around £30M for National Lottery-funded projects,” Mr Carter said.
The most recent EuroMillions jackpot was won on 10 October, when a lucky UK player took home £25,701,358.
The largest EuroMillions win ever in the UK stands at £195M jackpot, and 19 UK players have won prizes of more than £100m in its history.
In August, a ticket holder from France became the third player in 2025 to win a EuroMillions jackpot of €250m, an estimated £210m, which equalled the records set in Ireland and Austria earlier this year.
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CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Lottery says the second-largest Powerball jackpot of the year should grow to $719 million by the time the drawing is held on Saturday night.
No one has won for 36 consecutive drawings since the $1.8 billion jackpot in early September.
“What better way to close out the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend than with a chance to win this $700 million-plus Powerball jackpot,” Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery, said. “Imagine the amount of online shopping you could do for Cyber Monday if you won this prize. Our sales have been building momentum as this jackpot has grown over the past several weeks, with both retailers and NH iLottery reporting strong sales.”
The one-time cash payout is expected to be $333.3 million before taxes.
McIntyre added: “Just remember, it only takes one to win, so visit your local retailer or NH iLottery to buy your tickets for a chance to be our next big New Hampshire winner.”
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – One lucky person who bought a Mega Millions ticket in metro Atlanta is waking up a whole lot richer.
The winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket on Friday night was sold at the Publix off N. Highway 29 in Newnan. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $452.2 million.
The winning numbers for the Friday, Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing were: 1-8-11-12-57, and the Mega Ball was 7.
It is the largest jackpot winner in state history, according to the Georgia Lottery, surpassing the previous record held when a Powerball ticket sold in Buford in 2024.
In Georgia, Mega Millions winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes.
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Thurgood Marshall Secondary School Athletic Boosters will host a Holiday Bingo & Dinner Night on Saturday, December 13th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Marshall Sports Complex.
The Marshall Athletic Boosters invite the community to enjoy a festive evening at their Fifth Annual Bingo & Dinner Night—an event filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and plenty of fun, all in support of Marshall’s student athletes.
Guests will enjoy a hearty dinner, dessert, and soft drinks before settling in for several rounds of lively bingo. Exciting prizes donated by various sports teams will be up for grabs throughout the night.
Adding to the holiday spirit, attendees are encouraged to showcase their seasonal style. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Ugly (or Cute!) Sweater and the Most Festive Outfit.
Families, friends, and Marshall parents are invited to come together to celebrate the season, support student athletes, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, laughter, and community fun. The Boosters look forward to welcoming everyone for a night of festive cheer!
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