Winning ticket sold in Georgia for $980 million Megaball lottery

A Mega Millions player in Georgia won the $980 million jackpot on Friday.

The winner overcame Mega Millions’ astronomical odds of 1 in 290.5 million by matching all six numbers. 

A winner can choose an annuity or the cash option — a one-time, lump-sum payment of $452.2 million before taxes. If there are multiple jackpot winners, the prize is shared.

There were four Mega Millions jackpot wins earlier this year, but Friday’s drawing was the 40th since the last win on June 27, a game record, officials said.

Friday’s drawing was the 40th since the last win on June 27, a game record, officials said.

The next drawing will be on Tuesday.