Texas Mega Millions Ticket Comes Close to Massive Jackpot

Texas Mega Millions Ticket Comes Close to Massive Jackpot

A Mega Millions ticket purchased in Texas narrowly missed out on the record-breaking $1.35 billion jackpot. The ticket, purchased at a convenience store in the city of Tyler, matched five of the six winning numbers drawn on Friday night. The lucky numbers were 7, 13, 14, 15, 18, and the Mega Ball 9. The Texas ticket matched all five regular numbers but missed out on the Mega Ball. While the ticket holder did not win the top prize, they still managed to secure a hefty consolation prize of $1 million. The Texas Lottery Commission confirmed the winning ticket and said that the identity of the winner remains unknown. Lottery officials urged players to check their tickets carefully, as there may be other smaller prizes unclaimed. Several other tickets across the country matched some of the winning numbers, resulting in smaller prizes ranging from $2 to $10,000. The Mega Millions jackpot has been rolling over since April and has now reached $1.5 billion, making it the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The next drawing will be held on Tuesday, July 26th. While the Texas ticket holder may have come close to winning the jackpot, their $1 million consolation prize is still a substantial amount of money. The winnings could provide the recipient with financial security, pay off debts, or fulfill their dreams.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Texas Just Misses Jackpot

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Texas came tantalizingly close to winning the massive $1.3 billion jackpot, but ultimately fell just one number short. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn on Friday night (17, 29, 31, 41, 44) but missed the Mega Ball number (10). As a result, the ticket holder won the game’s second-largest prize, a staggering $2 million. The winning ticket was sold at a Stripes convenience store in the small East Texas town of Marshall. The store’s owner, Ben Patel, expressed excitement and disbelief at the news. “This is a dream come true for whoever bought that ticket,” Patel said. “I’m thrilled for them.” The identity of the ticket holder remains unknown, as lottery winners in Texas have the option to remain anonymous. However, the windfall is sure to change the life of the lucky individual. The Mega Millions jackpot has now rolled over to an estimated $1.6 billion for the next drawing on Tuesday night. It is the second-largest jackpot in the history of the game.