Winning Ticket for $980 Million Jackpot Sold in Georgia, Mega Millions Says

Mega Millions Lottery play slips are displayed for customers at a convenience store in Chicago on April 6, 2025. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

A Mega Millions player in Georgia won the $980 million jackpot on Friday, overcoming abysmal odds to win the huge prize.

The numbers selected were 1, 8, 11, 12, and 57 with the gold Mega Ball 7.