$478.2 Million Winners Come Forward
In a moment that’s now part of Georgia’s lottery history, two lucky individuals have stepped forward to claim the $478.2 million American Powerball jackpot won on October 23rd. This prize is the largest jackpot ever awarded by the Georgia Lottery, making it a record-breaking win not only for the winners but also for the state.
The winning ticket, a Quick Pick bought at Quick Mart on Buford Dam Road in Buford, matched the numbers 2, 15, 27, 29, 39, with the Powerball number 20. Opting for the cash option, the winners will split a lump sum of $230.6 million before taxes. Following Georgia state law, the winners have chosen to keep their identities private.
“This is an incredible moment in Georgia Lottery history,” said Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin. “We are thrilled to celebrate with Georgia’s newest and largest Powerball winners.”
In a twist of good fortune, Quick Mart also received a $50,000 retailer bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket—a sizable reward for the popular local store.
This win surpasses Georgia’s previous record, which was held by a Mega Millions winner from Stone Mountain who claimed a $648 million jackpot in 2013. The excitement around this latest prize showcases how American Powerball continues to draw in hopeful players from across the state. Powerball players have a chance at both jackpot and non-jackpot prizes.
Beyond the thrill of the win, Georgia Lottery proceeds contribute significantly to Georgia’s educational funding. Since its inception, the Georgia Lottery has returned over $28.7 billion to support state educational programs, making every ticket purchase a win-win for players and local communities.
As for those inspired by this record-breaking jackpot, American Powerball draws take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Who knows when the next historic win could come?
