Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
A Mega Millions player in Georgia won the $980 million jackpot on Friday, overcoming abysmal odds to win the huge prize.
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2 developments- Nov 12, 2025Only center coverage:Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $965 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
- Nov 15, 2025Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
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Quiet for 318 daysLast development · Nov 15, 2025 — Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says
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1 viewpointRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, NBC News
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8 viewpointsRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, ABC 30 Fresno, +2 more
Ran by 3 outlets· 12News Phoenix, CBS 19 Tyler, +1 more
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Ran by 8 outlets· FOX 29 Philadelphia, Fox5 Atlanta, +6 more
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3 viewpointsMega Millions ticket holder wins $980M jackpot — largest lottery prize in Georgia’s state history
Winning ticket for $980M Mega Millions jackpot sold in Georgia