Georgia Lottery Winners Who Are Extremely Lucky

Good morning. I’m following up to let you know that someone is still working on your request. I’ll ask them to provide another update within the next day or two and will keep you updated.

Thanks,
Tandi
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Tandi Reddick
Communications Director
Georgia Lottery Corporation

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Date: 1/27/2025, 11:56:16 PM

Georgia Lottery Corporation
ORA Office
Suite 3000
250 Williams Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30303

January 27, 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Subject: Public Records Request – Frequent Lottery Winners ($10,000 and Up)

To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70), I am requesting access to public records related to frequent lottery winners through the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Specifically, I request the following:

1. Records of Frequent Winners (More Than Three Wins)
• Records Requested:
• A list of all individuals or groups who have won more than three prizes of $10,000 or more from January 1, 2021, to the present.
• For each individual or group, please include:
• The total number of prizes won.
• The prize amounts for each win.
• The dates of each win.
• The location (city or retailer) where each winning ticket was purchased.

2. General Winners ($10,000 and Up)
• Records Requested:
• A list of all individuals or groups who have won $10,000 or more from January 1, 2021, to the present, regardless of the frequency of their wins.
• For each individual or group, please include:
• The prize amount for each win.
• The dates of each win.
• The location (city or retailer) where each winning ticket was purchased.

3. Claims by Trusts or Entities
• Records Requested:
• A list of all lottery prizes of $10,000 or more that were claimed by trusts, LLCs, or other legal entities from January 1, 2021, to the present.
• For each claim by a trust or entity, please include:
• The name of the trust or entity (if applicable).
• The prize amount for each win.
• The dates of each win.
• The location (city or retailer) where the ticket was purchased.

Format and Costs

I request that these records be provided in electronic format (e.g., PDF, Excel, or CSV) if possible. If the cost of fulfilling this request exceeds $100, please inform me before proceeding.

If any part of this request is denied or redacted, I request a written explanation of the specific exemptions relied upon under Georgia law and instructions for filing an appeal.

Purpose of This Request

This request is made in the interest of public accountability and transparency. Identifying patterns of frequent and significant lottery wins helps ensure the integrity and fairness of the Georgia Lottery system and builds public trust in its operations.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please confirm receipt of this request and let me know if clarification is needed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Alabama Times

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Good afternoon. I followed up with our data team for an update on how this request is progressing. I am still waiting to hear back and will follow up early next week to provide another update.

Have a great weekend!
Tandi

Good afternoon,

Just checking in to let you know the team is still actively working on your request. I’m going to be out of the office for a few days, but J.B. Landroche (SVP, Corporate Affairs) and Taryn Jacobs (Corporate Communications Manager), copied here, will let you know of any updates in my absence.
Best regards,
Tandi

Hello, thank you again for your patience as we compile all the data for this request! We anticipate being able to get you a response next week. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.
Thanks!
Taryn

Taryn Jacobs
Corporate Communications Manager
Georgia Lottery Corporation
tjacobs@galottery.org<mailto:tjacobs@galottery.org>
m: 404-293-9790

Good morning,

In response to your request, please find attached a letter and spreadsheet. Please let us know if there’s any additional information that we can provide. Thanks!
Best regards,
Tandi
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Tandi Reddick
Communications Director
Georgia Lottery Corporation