Mega Millions Hits $800 Million Jackpot: Ticket Sold in Texas

Mega Millions Hits $800 Million Jackpot

A ticket sold at a Texas gas station has hit the winning Mega Millions jackpot worth $800 million on Tuesday. This marks the end of more than 20 drawings without a jackpot winner. The winning ticket, purchased at Murphy USA 8848 in Sugar Land, Texas, had the numbers 1, 2, 16, 24, 66, and the Mega Ball 6. For selling the ticket, the store will receive $1 million.

The prize winner can choose annual payouts totaling $800 million or a one-time cash option of $404.2 million. Texas law allows winners of prizes over $1 million to remain anonymous. This is the 15th Mega Millions jackpot won in Texas. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

How to Buy and Play Mega Millions

Mega Millions is a straightforward lottery game. Players must choose six numbers: five from between 1 to 70, and one additional number, known as the gold Mega Ball, from between 1 to 25.

• For those unsure about picking their own numbers, the game offers Easy Pick or Quick Pick options, enabling the computer to randomly select numbers.
• Players can also opt for the Megaplier feature for an extra dollar, which increases winnings by two, three, four, or five times.

Buying Mega Millions tickets is simple. They are available at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and even airport terminals across the United States. Additionally, tickets can be purchased online through the Jackpocket app in certain states like Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota.

The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, with the jackpot resetting to $20 million. The highest Mega Millions jackpot recorded was $1.62 billion, won in August 2023 in Florida.