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.

The winning number are: 1-8-11-12-57

Mega Ball: 7

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.

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