Georgia Player Hits $983M Mega Millions Jackpot

A Georgia lottery player just hit one of the biggest Mega Millions jackpots ever — a jaw-dropping $983 million. The lucky Quik Pik ticket was snagged at a Publix in Newnan, making it the 16th Mega Millions win for Georgia and the largest prize in the state’s history.

The winner can go with the cash option of $453.6 million, paid upfront. Not bad for a Friday night drawing.

A Few Quick Highlights

• Only one ticket matched all six numbers.

• This jackpot ranks as the 8th largest Mega Millions and the 14th biggest U.S. lottery prize.

• A separate $3 million winner also popped up in Michigan.

Georgia Lottery CEO Gretchen Corbin called it “a historic win,” reminding players that every ticket supports HOPE and Pre-K programs. So, students across the state got a little luck too.

The winning numbers for Nov. 14, 2025: 1 – 8 – 11 – 12 – 57 and Mega Ball 7.

How Mega Millions Works

If you’re jumping in next:

• Tickets now cost $5 and automatically include a multiplier (up to 10x, except the jackpot).

• Pick five numbers (1–70) plus a Mega Ball (1–24), or just grab a Quick Pick.

• Match only the Mega Ball? You still win $10.

• Match all five white balls? That’s $2 million (except in CA).

Mega Millions drawings take place Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m.

Where You Can Play

Mega Millions is available in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can buy tickets at gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores, and even some airports.

Each state has its own cutoff time, so don’t wait until the last minute — some deadlines hit more than an hour before the drawing.

Odds & Payout Options

The odds of hitting the jackpot? 290,472,336-to-1 — so yeah, keep expectations in check. Winners get to choose between:

• Annuity: Paid over 30 installments, increasing 5% each year

• Cash: A smaller lump sum, but all at once

Top Mega Millions Jackpots (Quick Glance)

1. $1.602B – Florida (2023)

2. $1.537B – South Carolina (2018)

3. $1.348B – Maine (2023)

4. $1.337B – Illinois (2022)

5. $1.269B – California (2024)
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6. $983M – Georgia (2025)

And yes — this Georgia win now officially joins the all-time U.S. jackpot list.