Georgia Resident Wins $980 Million Mega Millions Jackpot: Reactions and Analysis
A lucky player in Georgia has won the $980 million Mega Millions jackpot, matching all six numbers: 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, and the Mega Ball 7, defying odds of 1 in 290.5 million. The winner can choose an annuity or a $452.2 million cash option before taxes. This win breaks a 40-drawing streak since the last jackpot, and the prize ranks as the eighth-largest for Mega Millions.
John Q. Hosedrinker