Georgia Lottery Player Wins $2.5 Million With $20 Scratch-Off Ticket

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Georgia Lottery Player Wins $2.5 Million With $20 Scratch-Off Ticket

A $20 lottery ticket turned into a $2.5 million payday for one lucky Georgia player.

According to lottery officials, the winning Millionaire Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Sandersville, Georgia. The player scratched the ticket and hit the game’s top prize of $2.5 million.

The winner officially claimed the prize on Wednesday, August 26. Georgia law also allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, so the winner’s identity has not been released.

Other big jackpots

For players hoping to score a life-changing prize, the latest jackpots include:

  • Mega Millions: $145 million
  • Powerball: $119 million

One $20 ticket was all it took for this Georgia player to land a multimillion-dollar windfall.

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