Mega Millions winner who got ticket from Publix in Newnan, Georgia, took cash. Who won $1.817 billion Christmas Eve Powerball in Arkansas?

A Publix shopper in Newnan, Georgia, bought Mega Millions ticket worth almost $1 billion in Nov. 14, 2025, drawing. Winner took the cash Jan. 2, 2026.

Did you recently buy a Powerball ticket? Check, because a lucky Georgia player won $1 million. What were the winning numbers? What is the jackpot at?

A Publix in Newnan, Georgia, sold winning ticket worth $983 million for Nov. 14, 2025. Over a month after, Powerball was $1.7 billion on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Powerball win in Arkansas nearly broke the record of Edwin Castro of California, who won $2.04 billion Powerball in November 2022.

The Georgia Lottery has released the Powerball and Cash 3 winning numbers for December 31, 2025. The Georgia Lottery provides citizens with many opportunities for winning funds from various games conducted daily.

The $983 million jackpot winner from the Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing came forward on Friday, Jan. 2, to claim their prize. The Georgia Lottery Corp. President and CEO, Gretchen Corbin, announced the news on Tuesday,

The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 31, 2025, results for each game: Prizes under $601: Can be claimed at any Georgia Lottery retail location. ALL PRIZES can be claimed by mail to: Georgia Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 56966, Atlanta, GA 30343.