Metro Atlanta Player Wins Over $530,000 in Fantasy 5 Drawing
A $1 Fantasy 5 ticket sold to a player in the metro Atlanta area has won more than $530,000.
Atlanta, GA, September 3, 2026 —
A lottery ticket purchased for $1 in the metro Atlanta area has yielded a significant win, with a player taking home more than $530,000 from a recent Fantasy 5 drawing. The exact date of the drawing and the specific retail location where the winning ticket was sold were not immediately available.
The Fantasy 5 game requires players to select five numbers from a pool of 42. Prizes are awarded based on how many numbers a player matches, with the jackpot going to those who match all five numbers. While the winning amount was specified as more than $530,000, the precise total jackpot value for the drawing was not provided.
The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed. Lottery winners in Georgia have a period of 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes. Claims for amounts over $5,000 are typically processed at the Georgia Lottery headquarters.
Details regarding the contractor involved, specific permit statuses, or any inspection outcomes related to the sale of the ticket were not part of the provided information. The winning sum represents a substantial financial gain for the ticket holder, stemming from a modest $1 investment.
Further information regarding the winning ticket, including the specific drawing date and the retailer location, is expected to be released by the Georgia Lottery as it becomes available and is claimed.
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