A single Mega Millions ticket purchased in Newnan, Georgia, matched all six numbers drawn Friday night to win a jackpot worth an estimated $980 million.
The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $452.2 million.
The ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store.
What they're saying:
"We are thrilled to congratulate the largest winner in our state’s history," Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin said in a statement. "With every Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia supporting HOPE and Pre-K, Georgia’s students and families are also big winners. We appreciate our players and retailers for their support of our mission."
Mega Millions winning numbers
By the numbers:
The winning numbers for the Friday, Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing were: 1-8-11-12-57 and the Mega Ball was 7.
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