Texas Lottery Player Turns Quick Pick Into a $2 Million Win
We have a new millionaire here in Texas, thanks to the lottery. A San Marcos resident scored a little over $2 million with a Mega Millions ticket.
Where the Winning Ticket Was Sold
According to a press release, the ticket was purchased in Austin at U-Pak-M, located at 11940 Manchaca Road (Suite 101). As is usually the case with big jackpot winners, the person chose to remain anonymous.
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The winner chose to go the Quick Pick route with the ticket, matching all five of the white balls drawn (12-22-49-57-58), but missing the Mega Ball number (19). The prize was increased from $1 million to $2 million thanks to the randomly selected Multiplier number 2.I’ve been writing a lot about lottery winners in the Lone Star State lately. It seems like there’s a new millionaire announced about once a week. However, most of the winners lately have won on scratch tickets.
How the Texas Lottery Benefits Texans
Since its inception in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $41.5 billion in revenue for the state while awarding $93.5 billion in prizes to winners. The Texas Lottery helps support education in Texas, contributing over $35.5 billion to the Foundation School Fund. The Lottery has also contributed more than $279 million to programs that support veterans in Texas.
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