Here’s how much lucky Mega Millions winner will actually get after hitting $983 million jackpot

Source: New York Post

A lucky Mega Millions winner in Georgia scored the $989 million jackpot after the longest drought in the history of the game — but they’ll end up walking away with a lot less than that. Friday’s winning ticket was bought in a Publix grocery store in Newnan, a town 35 miles southwest of Atlanta, following 40 days of drawing without a winner. 3 The winning ticket was bought in a Publix grocery store.