Another $1M Powerball Georgia winner as jackpot continues to grow

Georgia player wins $1M in latest drawing

The Powerball jackpot now stands at $875 million, with players across the country hoping to strike it rich in tonight’s drawing. After Friday night’s numbers were announced, lottery officials confirmed that a ticket sold in the state is worth $1 million after matching enough numbers to qualify for the second-tier payout.

ATLANTA - The Powerball jackpot now stands at $875 million, with players across the country hoping to strike it rich in tonight’s drawing. The prize has rolled over for the 40th consecutive drawing, a stretch that has continued to grow the jackpot into one of the largest of the year.

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What we know:

The Powerball grand prize was last hit on Sept. 6, when winning tickets sold in Missouri and Texas split a payout worth more than $1 billion. Since then, no player has matched all six numbers, allowing the jackpot total to surge.

However, Georgia is not leaving the latest drawing empty-handed. 

After Friday night’s numbers were announced, lottery officials confirmed that a ticket sold in the state is worth $1 million after matching enough numbers to qualify for the second-tier payout. Officials urge all players to check their tickets carefully.