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This is the 14th Mega Millions jackpot winner in Texas and the first since Sept. 24, 2019 when a Leander resident won an advertised $227 million prize.
Did anybody win the Mega Millions tonight? ›
There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 222,356 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.
Which lottery has the best odds of winning in Texas? ›
Which Games Have the Best Lottery Odds in Texas?
| Game | Overall Odds of Winning | Top Prize |
|---|
| Cash 5 | 1 in 7.2 | $25,000 |
| Lotto Texas | 1 in 7.9 | Starts at $5 million |
| Mega Millions | 1 in 24 | Starts at $20 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 25 | Starts at $20 million |
2 more rowsMatching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
Has anyone ever won a big lottery in Texas? ›
A total of 1,969 players have won more than $1 million and 229 have won more than $10 million, according to data from the Texas Lottery Commission. Meanwhile, five lucky players have won at least $100 million. The two largest lottery prizes ever in Texas were both a little more than $157 million.
How many Texans have won the lottery? ›
In fact, more than 2,000 Texans have become overnight millionaires by purchasing a ticket. Since being introduced in 1992, the Texas Lottery has handed out more than $13.1 billion in prizes to players who won at least $1,000 each, as of July 29, 2024.
How much is the Mega Millions Texas Lottery? ›
Mega Millions costs $2 per play. Adding Megaplier is $1 more per play.
What does megaplier mean? ›
The Megaplier feature gives you the option to multiply (from two to five times) the value of any non-jackpot prize you win based upon the Megaplier ball that is drawn. Add the Megaplier feature for an additional $1 per set of numbers.
What are the payouts for Mega Millions? ›
MEGA MILLIONS WITH MEGAPLIER
| For only $2: Mega Millions® | For an extra $1: Mega Millions® with Megaplier® |
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| Match | Win | 5x |
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| 5 numbers | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 4 numbers plus the Mega ball + | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 numbers | $500 | $2,500 |
6 more rows8 Tips That Will Help You Actually Win a Texas Lottery Game
- Tip #1: Play the Right Games. ...
- Tip #2: The More the Merrier. ...
- Tip #3: Hot or Cold? ...
- Tip #4: The Early Bird Catches the Worm. ...
- Tip #5: Mix It Up! ...
- Tip #6: Perseverance is Key. ...
- Tip #7: Don't Lose Sight of Your Ticket! ...
- Tip #8: Go Digital.
Lucky Rudy's is considered one of the luckiest stores in Texas, and the number prove it. Oh yeah, this place has an epic lottery drive-thru. Rudy's is the #1 scratch retailer in the state of Texas for 2021 with $8,700,814.00 in ticket sales.
Does Texas protect lottery winners? ›
Winners of $1 million or more can choose to remain anonymous in Texas and West Virginia, according to respective lottery officials. In Virginia, that threshold is $10 million. Lottery winners in Kansas, Maryland, and North Dakota also have the option to remain anonymous, regardless of the size of their prize.
What if you get 4 numbers on Mega Millions? ›
Four numbers - $500
The odds of buying a ticket containing four numbers without the Mega Ball more than double again to 38,792 to 1 chance, but so too does the prize at $500.
What if you get the Mega Ball only? ›
Do you win anything with one number on Mega Millions? If you match just the Mega Ball (and don't match any of the five regular numbers), you win a $2 prize and break even on the $2 cost of your Mega Millions ticket. However, If you match one white ball but not the Mega Ball, there is no prize.
How much is 3 numbers worth on Mega Millions? ›
Megaplier numbers: How much do you win?
| Match | Regular Prize | 4X |
|---|
| 3 numbers | $10 | $40 |
| 2 numbers + Mega Ball | $10 | $40 |
| 1 numbers + Mega Ball | $4 | $16 |
| Mega Ball only | $2 | $8 |
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Here are the Top 10 Mega Millions jackpots ever:
- $1.602 billion, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida.
- $1.537 billion, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina.
- $1.348 billion, Jan. 13, 2023: Won in Maine.
- $1.337 billion, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois.
- $1.128 billion, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey.
Mega Millions overall odds: 1 in 24.0 (including break-even prizes). Powerball overall odds: 1 in 24.9. Lotto Texas overall odds: 1 in 71.1.
How to win Mega Millions in Texas? ›
You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. Until further notice, the starting jackpot will vary based on sales and will be announced before each drawing.
Is Mega Million just in Texas? ›
The odds of scoring a jackpot prize are 1 in 302,575,350. Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET and can be streamed online. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
