From Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Paso in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle, lLottery players in the state of Texas have been feeling a bit let down lately. It seemed as though Lady Luck had taken a break from bestowing big-money lottery wins upon the Lone Star State. However, as of Tuesday night, Lady Luck’s hiatus in Texas is officially over.
Powerball is the most widely known multi-state lottery game administered by the Texas Lottery in Texas. On the other hand, Mega Millions, while having a smaller following, has recently been more profitable for Texas players. In May, a fortunate Houston buyer won $3 million, and over the last month, there have been many winners of $10,000 or more. However, this trend changed in the past week.
On Tuesday’s drawing, the top prize was estimated to be $279 million, which would be annuitized. The winning numbers that emerged from the hopper were:
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery are 03, 09, 14, 26, and 51. The Megaball number is 21 and the Megaplier is x4.
Before claiming your prize, it is important to check your ticket thoroughly and confirm the winning numbers on the Official Mega Millions Website or the Official Texas Lottery Website. These websites provide detailed information regarding your prize amount and instructions on how to collect it. While the above-mentioned numbers can serve as a reference, it is crucial to verify your ticket on the official websites to ensure accuracy.
According to our contacts at the Texas Lottery, none of the tickets purchased in Texas had the matching numbers required to win the $279 million jackpot. Officials from the Mega Millions game also verified that no other state produced a jackpot winner.
The Mega Millions Jackpot is on the verge of reaching a staggering $1 billion.
Tuesday’s drawing produced two lucky winners of the Match 5 Million prize, with one ticket sold in Connecticut and the other in Virginia. Additionally, there were more lucky winners of the Match 5 Million prize with the Megaplier in last night’s drawing, with tickets sold in Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon. The prize amount for these winners would be $4 million, which is subject to tax deductions.
In Texas, a single ticket managed to win the highest Mega Millions prize of $40,000. Additionally, four other tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Megaball but missed out on the megaplier option. Consequently, these four lucky players will receive a prize of $10,000 each.
Two lotteries spanning multiple states are currently offering jackpots of over $400 million. These lotteries are the Mega Millions and Powerball. This is a rare occurrence as both lotteries do not often offer such high jackpots at the same time. It is important to note that the odds of winning these jackpots are incredibly slim, but that does not stop millions of people from purchasing tickets in hopes of striking it rich.
On Friday, the annuitized jackpot for Mega Millions is expected to reach a whopping $306 million, while the lump sum payout is estimated to be $143.8 million. Moreover, the Powerball drawing tonight will be held for an estimated jackpot of $114 million, with a lump sum payout of $54.6 million. Additionally, the top prize for tonight’s Texas Lotto with Extra! game is a staggering $8 million.
It’s important to keep in mind that the majority of lottery tickets won’t end up winning anything. So, it’s crucial to only spend what you can comfortably afford to lose. If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, please reach out to 1-800-GAMBLER for free support and referrals. Wishing you the best of luck!