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Man wins $10,000 on wife's birthday, same night as $980 million Mega Millions – The Palm Beach Post
Happy birthday from the Georgia Lottery!
It certainly was a memorable occasion for Preston Fuqua of Gainesville, Georgia. The married father of three bought a lottery scratch-off ticket on his wife’s Nov. 14 birthday — the same night Mega Millions had ballooned to a whopping $980 million jackpot (final ticket sales pushed the grand prize to $983 million).
While one lucky player from Georgia did win the record-setting $983 million Mega Millions grand prize that night, Fuqua scored some cool cash, too: His Georgia Millionaire scratch-off ticket was worth $10,000, according to the state’s lottery organization.
The Georgia Lottery said Fuqua, who has “lived in Gainesville since 1999 with his wife and three children, bought the ticket Friday, Nov. 14, his wife’s birthday,” at Chevron, 4163 Price Road, Gainesville, Georgia, “a convenience store that he visits daily.”
The birthday lottery tale from the Georgia Lottery continues: “Fuqua had taken the day off to get some work done around the house and take her out to eat. When he called to share the news, she didn’t believe him. It wasn’t until he visited the Georgia Lottery office in Duluth, Georgia, to claim his winnings — and sent her a photo holding the big check — that she was convinced.
“I gave my wife some money for Christmas and then the rest is in a savings account. I’m going to hold on to it,” the Georgia Lottery said in its news release about Fuqua, who added, “Well, it’s sitting in a savings account now, but I’m sure it’s going to be blown on fishing equipment!”
According to Georgia Lottery online, “Georgia Millionaire offers players the chance to win instant cash prizes up to $10,000 and entry into a special second-chance drawing where three players will each win $1 million on New Year’s Day, becoming the first new millionaires of the year.”
Players can purchase Georgia Millionaire tickets at Georgia Lottery retailers, with non-winning tickets available for entry at secondchancega.com for a chance to win one of three $1 million prizes announced on New Year’s Day, the lottery site states.
A day after the record-setting Mega Millions drawing, the Georgia Lottery announced where the winning ticket was purchased and from what city. At this time, it is not known who the winner of the $983 million Mega Millions grand prize is. 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. 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.
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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Investors in high street giant Frasers will hoping for signs that conditions are improving for retailers despite “clouds overhanging” the sector and further cost hikes on the horizon.
The retail group, which owns brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.
Earlier this year, the business said it was working hard to offset soaring wage costs and recovering from a “weak period” after last year’s budget.
The next financial update will come a week after Rachel Reeves delivered her latest autumn Budget statement.
The Chancellor confirmed the national minimum wage will rise again next April, while some businesses are also in line for further cost increases including from business rates and property income tax.
Nevertheless, it will also follow the Black Friday sales – a crucial period for retailers hoping to reel in shoppers looking for deals and lower prices.
Financial analyst Michael Hewson said it is “a well-documented fact that the last 12 months have been challenging for the retail sector, with the 2024 budget adding significantly to the burden” on retailers.
He pointed out that Frasers had flagged it was facing a £50 million hike in costs due to higher national insurance contributions and an increase to the minimum wage, adding “this appears to have shown up in the numbers released in the summer”.
In July, Frasers said it was expecting to deliver underlying profits of between £550 million and £600 million in 2025-26, compared with about £560 million the prior year, as it finds ways to cut costs to offset increased business expenses.
Richard Hunter, head of markets for Interactive Investor, said “it remains to be seen whether the group is still on track” to meet those forecasts.
He said: “Nearer term, the current clouds which are overhanging the retail sector has weighed on performance.
“Consumer sentiment is patchy at best, retail sales are under pressure and the general economic backdrop has lessened consumer propensity to spend.”
“On the face of it, there should be reasons for optimism as the group has highlighted.”
He cited “partnerships with global names such as Nike, Adidas and Hugo Boss” but cautioned “these tie-ups have tended to weigh on Frasers in the past given a difficult luxury backdrop”.
Frasers, whose roster of brands also includes Flannels and Jack Wills, ramped up expansion further over the past year, entering new markets and upping stakes in companies such as Hugo Boss and AO World.
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EuroMillions results live: Lottery numbers for tonight's £157m draw – Friday, November 28 – Manchester Evening News
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More than 50 people showed up at the Topley Community Hall for the last Bingo of 2025. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. and the game started at 7 p.m. Prizes included a Lotto board, two turkeys, and cash, which could be great to help out for the Christmas Holidays. Bingo starts again in January. (Angelique Houlihan/Houston Today)
More than 50 people showed up at the Topley Community Hall for the last Bingo of 2025. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. and the game started at 7 p.m. Prizes included a Lotto board, two turkeys, and cash, which could be great to help out for the Christmas Holidays. Bingo starts again in January. (Angelique Houlihan/Houston Today)
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Mega Millions winning numbers for Nov. 14 drawing: $980M jackpot – USA Today
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $980 million for the drawing on Friday, Nov. 14, after no one matched all the winning numbers in the drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
If someone matches all six numbers, they will have the option of a one-time cash payment of $452.2 million.
This year, there have been four Mega Millions winners. The most recent winner, from Virginia, claimed a jackpot of $348 million on June 27. Before that, an Ohio player won a $112 million jackpot on April 18. On March 25, a lucky ticket holder in Illinois took home $344 million, and earlier in the year, on Jan. 17, another winner in Arizona won $113 million.
Here are the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
The winning numbers for Friday, Nov. 14: 1-8-11-12-57 and the gold Mega Ball: 7
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One lucky Mega Millions winner in Georgia matched all six numbers in Friday’s 14 drawing to win the jackpot of an estimated $980 million prize ($452.2 million cash).
In addition to the Georgia jackpot winner, a player in Michigan matched the five white balls with the 3X multiplier to win $3 million.
To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.
To play the Mega Millions, you have to buy a ticket. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station or even grocery store. In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 70. The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling especially unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can ask for a “Quick Pick” or an “Easy Pick.” These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
Mega Millions tickets now include a built-in multiplier, which increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times. Before, players had to pay an extra dollar to add the “Megaplier.”
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 throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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'Holiday Biz Bingo in the 'Burg' invites shoppers to explore over 200 St. Pete businesses – wtsp.com
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you’re looking for a unique lineup of gifts this holiday season, St. Pete has got you covered.
The city is inviting locals and visitors to support over 200 local businesses during “Holiday Biz Bingo in the ‘Burg,” a citywide shop-local challenge running from Thanksgiving week through Dec. 31.
Visitors can pick up gifts, grab coffee, enjoy local food, explore wellness services and buy provisions for holiday gatherings.
Those interested in taking part in the challenge can download a Holiday Biz Bingo card or grab one from any participating business. Each card includes activities across categories like retail, dining, coffee shops and wellness services.
Each time an activity is completed, staff at participating businesses will add a sticker to the participant’s card. No purchase verification is required – keeping the experience fun, low-pressure and community-centered.
Participants who collect five stickers in a row (BINGO) can redeem their cards at City Hall, local recreation centers or libraries for a city-branded prize while supplies last.
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