Three Georgia Players Ring In January as New Millionaires
The new year couldn’t have started any better for three Georgia residents. Just after midnight on January 1, the Georgia Lottery announced that three players had each won $1 million in a special second-chance drawing.
These lucky winners come from College Park, Grovetown, and Lawrenceville. And thanks to Georgia law, they can enjoy their life-changing wins while staying completely anonymous.
How the Big Wins Happened
The prizes came from the Georgia Millionaire second-chance drawing, which gives players another shot at winning—even if their scratch-off ticket didn’t win right away.
Here’s what makes it exciting:
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💰 $1 million awarded to each winner
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🎟️ Non-winning scratch-off tickets still have value
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🎉 Winners announced right as 2026 began
Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin called it a thrilling way to kick off the year, congratulating the lottery’s first millionaires of 2026.
More Than Just Big Prizes
The Georgia Millionaire game isn’t only about cashing in. It also plays a big role in supporting education across the state.
Lottery proceeds help fund:
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🎓 HOPE Scholarship
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🧒 Georgia Pre-K Program
So while three players are celebrating huge wins, students across Georgia continue to benefit—making it a win-win start to the new year.
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