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ATLANTA (July 7, 2025) – A Georgia Lottery player became a millionaire over the holiday weekend, winning $3 million in the July 4 Mega Millions drawing. The lucky ticket, purchased at Publix, 1635 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennessaw, matched all five white-ball numbers and included a built-in 3X Megaplier, tripling the standard $1 million prize. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for July 8, with an estimated jackpot of $70 million.

In another big win, a Gainesville resident won the $1 million top prize playing the Millionaire Maker scratcher. The ticket was purchased at Chevron Food Mart, 4257 Winder Highway in Flowery Branch. The winner claimed the prize on July 3 and chose the cash option, receiving $505,685. Last week alone, Georgia Lottery players claimed $41,909,778 in scratch-off winnings.

Fantasy 5 produced two jackpot winners in three days. On July 4, a player won $567,689 with a ticket from Sandhill BP, 3571 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway, Carrollton. On July 6, another player won $150,000 with a ticket purchased at Magnet Market, 4565 Highway 20 Southeast in Conyers.

Georgia Lottery’s Diggi Games also delivered major prizes via the mobile app and website:

·        An Ellenwood resident won $64,061 playing Mystic Fortune on July 4.

·        A player in Hephzibah won $26,956 playing Elephant King Jackpots on July 3.

·        A resident of Naylor won $10,000 playing Multiply The Cash on July 4.

Two Georgia FIVE players each won $10,000 in recent drawings:

·        July 3 midday drawing: ticket purchased at Gas Pro, 4311 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown

·        July 5 evening drawing: ticket purchased at Westpoint Chevron, 1860 Highway 18, West Point

As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Mega Millions, scratch-off games, Fantasy 5, Diggi Games and Georgia FIVE benefit education in the state of Georgia.

About Mega Millions

Mega Millions is a multi-state jackpot game that gives players the opportunity to win mega jackpots and additional cash prizes. Drawings are conducted at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at Georgia Lottery retailers statewide. Georgia residents with a Georgia mailing address, who are located in Georgia at the time of purchase, can purchase tickets via the Georgia Lottery app or online at www.galottery.com.

About Fantasy 5

Fantasy 5 is Georgia’s exclusive jackpot game! Jackpots start at $125,000 and grow from there! Plus, with Ca$h Match you can win up to $500 instantly! Now that’s a lot of loot. Fantasy 5 drawings are held every day at 11:34 pm. 

Fantasy 5 tickets can be purchased at Georgia Lottery retailers statewide. Georgia residents with a Georgia mailing address, who are located in Georgia at the time of purchase, can purchase tickets via the Georgia Lottery app or online at www.galottery.com.

About Diggi Games

Diggi Games are available exclusively the Georgia Lottery website and mobile app—offering players the chance to win anytime, anywhere in Georgia. As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Diggi Games benefit education in the state of Georgia.

About Georgia FIVE

Win up to $10,000 twice a day when you play Georgia FIVE! Georgia FIVE tickets can be purchased at Georgia Lottery retailers statewide. Drawings are held twice daily at 12:29 pm and 6:59 pm.

About Georgia Lottery Corporation

Since its first year, the Georgia Lottery Corp. has returned nearly $29.5 billion to the state of Georgia for education. All Georgia Lottery profits go to pay for specific educational programs, including Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program. More than 2.2 million students have received HOPE, and more than 2.2 million 4-year-olds have attended the statewide, voluntary prekindergarten program.

For more information on the Georgia Lottery Corp., please visit: www.galottery.com

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