ATLANTA - Two Georgia Lottery players are celebrating life-changing wins after hitting big jackpots in recent games.
What we know:
A lucky player scored a $1,725,995 jackpot in the April 22 Fantasy 5 drawing — the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. The winning ticket was purchased at a supermarket on Buford Highway in Duluth and matched all five numbers: 11-18-34-39-40.
Another player also struck it rich, winning a $1 million top prize from the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game. That winning ticket was sold at a Chevron Food Mart in Acworth, and the winner chose the annuity payout option when claiming the prize.
Officials with the Georgia Lottery say proceeds from games like Fantasy 5 and scratch-offs continue to support education programs across the state.
Fantasy 5 drawings are held nightly, with jackpots starting at $125,000 and growing until someone matches all five numbers.