Texas Excitement: Lucky Winner Scoops $800M Mega Millions Jackpot

Mega Millions Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has been won by a lucky Texan, who has claimed the staggering $800 million prize. This is the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, behind the $1.537 billion won in 2018. The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Humble, Texas.

The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, but they have said they plan to use the money to help their family and friends, as well as to invest in their community.

Texas Lottery

The Texas Lottery has been operating since 1992 and has raised over $35 billion for public education in the state. The lottery offers a variety of games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, and Lotto Texas.

The Mega Millions jackpot is won by matching all six numbers drawn. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.

Previous Mega Millions Winners

The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.537 billion in 2018. The winning ticket was purchased in South Carolina.

Other notable Mega Millions winners include:

• $656 million won in 2012 by a group of players in Maryland
• $536 million won in 2016 by a player in Indiana
• $450 million won in 2017 by a group of players in Florida

How to Play Mega Millions

To play Mega Millions, you must be at least 18 years old and present in a jurisdiction where the game is sold.

To play, you must purchase a ticket from a licensed retailer.

Each ticket costs $2. You can choose your own numbers or have the computer randomly select them for you.

The Mega Millions drawing is held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. EST.