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

A life-changing moment for a lucky Texan

A single ticket holder from Texas has claimed the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, the fourth-largest in the game's history.

Details of the winning ticket

The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Humble, Texas, and matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball. The numbers drawn were 13, 36, 45, 57, and 67, with the Mega Ball being 14.

No immediate plans from the winner

The winner has chosen to remain anonymous and has not yet announced any plans for the winnings.

Texas becoming a 'lottery hot spot'

This is the second major lottery win in Texas in recent years. In 2020, a Mega Millions jackpot of $560 million was won by a Mesquite couple.

Texas Lottery Commission statement

The Texas Lottery Commission released a statement saying, "We are thrilled that a Texas resident has won this incredible prize. We wish them all the best as they begin this new chapter in their lives."

Conclusion

The $800 million jackpot is a life-changing amount of money, and the winner is sure to enjoy their newfound wealth. This win is also a reminder that dreams do come true, and that anyone can become a winner.

Additional information

• The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.
• The Mega Millions jackpot is won on average every 56 days.
• The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.537 billion in 2018.