Earlier this week, excitement spread through Texas as the Mega Millions jackpot climbed towards an estimated $1 billion. The enthusiasm was noticeable in cities like Dallas, Waco, College Station, Houston, and Beaumont, as lottery retailers reported brisk sales.
As of the most recent Mega Millions drawing on September 6, 2024, there was no jackpot winner, which was estimated at $740 million. This prompted anticipation that store traffic would surge if no one claimed the prize.
While the jackpot remains elusive, the Texas Lottery confirmed that five tickets matched four “white balls” and the Mega Ball, with each earning a prize of $10,000. Notably, two of these winners doubled their prizes by opting for the Megaplier feature, bringing their total winnings to $20,000.
Among the winners, a ticket sold at the Stripes convenience store in Lamesa made a new millionaire, having matched all five “white balls,” missing the jackpot only by the Mega Ball. Other winners were located in California, Florida, New Hampshire, and Illinois.
The Mega Millions results from the drawing included the numbers: 06, 23, 41, 59, 63, with a Mega Ball of 25 and a Megaplier of x2. The jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday is now estimated at $800 million, with the lump sum option at $371.6 million.
Additionally, tonight presents another chance for big winnings with Powerball and Lotto Texas draws. The estimated Powerball jackpot stands at $112 million, with a lump-sum option of $55.3 million, while Lotto Texas with Extra has a jackpot of $17.25 million. Participants are reminded to play responsibly, as most lottery tickets do not win prizes. Support is available for those facing gambling issues by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. Good luck!