Diana Gomez, 32, of Detroit, crosses her fingers after purchasing a Mega Millions lottery ticket on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.

One lucky person in Georgia just won the Mega Millions jackpot.

On Friday, Nov. 14, a ticket purchased in Newnan, Georgia, around 37.7 miles southwest of Atlanta, matched all six numbers of the jackpot drawing and won the $983 million jackpot, according to a Mega Millions news release.

The historic ticket, which had an estimated cash value of $453.6 million, is also the largest lottery win in the state's history.

"We are thrilled to congratulate the largest winner in our state’s history," Gretchen Corbin, Georgia Lottery's president and CEO, 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."

This is the fifth Mega Millions jackpot win of 2025, following the $348 million jackpot in Virginia on June 27, USA TODAY previously reported.

Here's what to know about the jackpot win.

What were the winning numbers?

The jackpot winning numbers were: 1, 8, 11, 12 and 57, and the gold Mega Ball: 7

Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.

Where was the winning ticket purchased?

The winning ticket was purchased in Newnan, Georgia, at a Publix located at 4000 North Highway 29, according to Mega Millions.

What was Georgia's previous record-breaking win?

Georgia's previous record was a Powerball ticket sold in Buford, Georgia, located about 76 miles northeast of Newnan, which won a $478.2 million jackpot on Oct. 23, 2024, according to Mega Millions.

What are the top Mega Millions jackpots of all time?

Listed are the top 10 largest jackpots in the game’s history, according to the Mega Millions' website:

  1. $1.602 billion: Won on Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida
  2. $1.537 billion: Won on Oct. 23, 2018, in South Carolina
  3. $1.348 billion: Won on Jan. 13, 2023, in Maine
  4. $1.337 billion: Won on July 29, 2022, in Illinois
  5. $1.269 billion: Won on Dec. 27, 2024, in California
  6. $1.128 billion: Won on March 26, 2024, in New Jersey
  7. $1.05 billion: Won on Jan. 22, 2021, in Michigan
  8. $983 million: Won on Nov. 14, 2025, in Georgia
  9. $810 million: Won on Sept. 10, 2024, in Texas
  10. $656 million: Won by three tickets on March 30, 2012, in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland

Winning jackpots in 2025

Listed below are the most recent jackpot winners from 2025, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting:

  • $113 million: Won on Jan. 17 in Arizona
  • $344 million: Won on March 25 in Illinois
  • $112 million: Won on April 18 in Ohio
  • $348 million: Won on June 27 in Virginia
  • $983 million: Won on Nov. 14 in Georgia

How to play the Mega Millions

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.”

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

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 through Jackpocket, 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 lets you pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings — all on your phone or home computer.

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