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Scratch-off lottery ticket leads to $4M prize in Griffin

Player chooses cash option of $2,028,082, Georgia Lottery officials say.
A Georgia Lottery player won $4 million playing the "200X The Money" scratch-off game. (AP FILE)

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A Georgia Lottery player won $4 million playing the "200X The Money" scratch-off game. (AP FILE)
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Jan 21, 2026

A scratch-off game ticket made someone a millionaire in Spalding County, Georgia Lottery officials announced Wednesday.

The “200X The Money” ticket worth $4 million was purchased at Kips Package Store on South Hill Street in Griffin. The unnamed winner claimed their windfall Tuesday, choosing the cash option of $2,028,082, lottery officials said.

ExploreMetro Atlanta Georgia resident claims record $983M Mega Millions jackpot

Another lucky player pocketed the $521,751 jackpot in Tuesday’s Fantasy 5 drawing. That ticket, purchased at One Stop Amoco/BP on Ga. 138 in Fayetteville, matched all five numbers: 7-11-13-17-22.

Fantasy 5 drawings are held every day in Georgia at 11:34 pm.

Proceeds benefit educational programs in the state, according to the Georgia Lottery.

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