Athens Player Hits $1M Jackpot with Lucky Scratch-Off Ticket

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From Gas Station Stop to $1M Winner—Athens Player Gets Lucky

? Athens Player Scores Big with $1M Scratch-Off Win

An Athens resident just landed a life-changing $1 million prize from a Georgia Lottery scratch-off—and didn’t waste time cashing in.

Here’s the quick breakdown:

  • ?? Winning Ticket Spot: Bought at a gas station in Winder
  • ? Payout Choice: Took the lump sum of $809,000
  • ? Game Played: “50X The Money” scratch-off

The lucky ticket was picked up at a Citgo Food Mart on Monroe Highway, and the winner officially claimed the prize on April 2.


? More Georgia Lottery Wins Making Headlines

It’s been a hot streak across the state, with several players hitting notable prizes:

  • A player in Atlanta grabbed a $97,268 jackpot playing a Quick Win game at a QuikTrip
  • A Rome resident scored $10,000 using the Georgia Lottery mobile app

? Where the Money Goes

Beyond the excitement, Georgia Lottery proceeds continue to make an impact by funding education programs like:

  • HOPE Scholarship
  • Pre-K initiatives

 

Big wins, quick cash, and real benefits for education—Georgia Lottery players are definitely having a moment.

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