Lottery

Macon resident wins over $180,000 in lottery game.

A Macon resident won $181,896 after buying a Fantasy 5 ticket online on Nov. 25.
A Macon resident won $181,896 after buying a Fantasy 5 ticket online on Nov. 25. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A Macon resident won over $180,000 after purchasing a Fantasy 5 ticket last week, according to the Georgia Lottery Corporation in a news release.

The resident, who purchased the lottery ticket on the Georgia Lottery website on Nov. 25, won $181,896, the news release said.

The ticket matched all numbers, which were 02-10-14-28-39, the Georgia Lottery said.

“As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from scratchers, Fantasy 5, and Quick Win benefit education in the state of Georgia,” the news release said.

Fantasy 5 is Georgia’s exclusive jackpot game, which starts at $125,000. Drawings for Fantasy 5 are held every day at 11:34 p.m.

Tickets are sold at retailers statewide, as well as on the Georgia Lottery app or www.galottery.com.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

This story was originally published December 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM.

Alba Rosa
The Telegraph
Alba Rosa, from Puerto Rico, is a local courts reporter for The Telegraph in Macon, Georgia. She studied journalism at Florida International University in Miami, Florida where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2023. Other than journalism, she likes to make art, write and produce music and delve into the fashion world.
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