This week on Lottery Cast, we’re diving into one of the wildest stretches the lottery world has seen in years – a week where jackpots neared a billion dollars, records were shattered on multiple continents, and the human stories behind the winning tickets ranged from deeply inspiring to deeply uncomfortable.

The episode begins in Georgia, where a single Mega Millions quick-pick ticket sold at a Publix in Newnan finally ended a record-breaking 40-drawing drought and claimed an estimated $980 million jackpot. The hosts break down what that headline number really means: the $452.2 million cash option, how federal and state taxes carve it down to something closer to $285 million, and why Georgia now has the largest single lottery win in its history. They also highlight the othe ...