Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Sugarland, Texas

$800 Million Dollar Jackpot Hit

The Mega Millions jackpot was won on September 10, 2024, by a lucky ticket holder in Sugarland, Texas. The winning ticket matched all six numbers, 4, 26, 42, 50, 60, and the Mega Ball 24. The jackpot was worth an estimated $800 million, making it the third-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won.

Texas Lottery Commission Confirms Win

The Texas Lottery Commission confirmed the winning ticket was sold at a Kroger store in Sugarland. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. They have 180 days from the date of the drawing to do so.

Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Ever Won in Texas

This is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in Texas. The previous record was set in 2013 when a winning ticket worth $640 million was sold in Garland.

Mega Millions Game Details

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25.
• To win the jackpot, players must match all six numbers.
• There are nine prize tiers, ranging from $2 for matching the Mega Ball to the jackpot for matching all six numbers.

Odds of Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. However, the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.

What Happens to the Jackpot Money?

After taxes, the winner of the Mega Millions jackpot will receive a lump sum payment of approximately $498 million. They can also choose to receive the jackpot in 30 annual payments.

A portion of the jackpot money will also go to the Texas Lottery Commission. The commission uses this money to fund public education programs in Texas.

Conclusion

The Mega Millions jackpot has been won by a lucky ticket holder in Sugarland, Texas. The jackpot was worth an estimated $800 million, making it the third-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize, but they have 180 days from the date of the drawing to do so.