$3M scratch-off winner among several big Georgia Lottery payouts this week

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Published  February 13, 2026 8:35pm EST
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The Brief

    • A Woodstock Walmart sold a $3 million winning 100X The Money scratch-off ticket, which was claimed on Thursday.
    • Several other Georgia players won jackpots ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 this week using the Georgia Lottery's mobile app.
    • All proceeds from these games continue to fund the state's HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K initiatives.

ATLANTA - A lucky Georgia Lottery player is $3 million richer after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Woodstock.

What we know:

The top prize was won on a 100X The Money ticket purchased at the Walmart located at 12182 Highway 92. The winner officially claimed the prize on Thursday.

In addition to the multimillion-dollar scratch-off win, several other players across the state hit significant jackpots this week playing Diggi Games on the Georgia Lottery mobile app and website:

  • A player in Locust Grove won $25,000 playing Elephant King Jackpots.
  • A player in Lawrenceville won $15,000 playing Disco Pig.
  • Another player in Lawrenceville won $14,784 playing Daily Fortune.
  • A player in McDonough won $10,000 playing Disco Pig.

What we don't know:

So far, no names of winners have been released. In Georgia, state law says winners who receive more than $250,000 can stay anonymous if they wish. 

Why you should care:

Proceeds from all ticket sales, including scratch-offs and Diggi Games, go toward funding specific education programs such as the HOPE Scholarship and the Georgia Pre-K Program.

The Source: Information in this article came from the Georgia Lottery's website. 

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