BUFORD, Ga. — Georgia Lottery officials have revealed where the winning Powerball jackpot ticket was purchased.
The ticket was purchased at Quick Mart on 2155 Buford Dam Road, a short distance from Lake Lanier.
The winning numbers were 2, 15, 27, 29, 39 with a Powerball of 20.
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Lottery officials have not identified the winner. In Georgia, the winner does not have to identify themselves if they win prizes of $250,000 or more.
The jackpot amount was estimated at $478.2 million and the cash option is $230.5 million, which will grow smaller amount after taxes. The Georgia Lottery says it is the highest, single payout in history.
Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize in Georgia.
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Editor’s Note: The cash option is before taxes.
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