Gas-Station Quick Pick Wins $810 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

The Winning Ticket and Its Epic Prize

A single ticket sold in Texas has claimed the $810 million Mega Millions jackpot, marking one of the biggest wins in lottery history. This remarkable ticket was a quick pick available at a Murphy USA gas station in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston.

How to Claim the Prize

The winner has options: an annual annuity spread over 30 years or a lump sum of $409.3 million. This incredible feat represents the largest jackpot ever claimed by a Texas lottery player, according to Mega Millions officials.

A Look Back at Mega Millions Milestones

Remarkably, this Texas win is the seventh largest in Mega Millions history. The record still stands at $1.602 billion from a ticket purchased in Neptune Beach, Florida, in August 2023. Historically, this year also saw a substantial win of $1.128 billion from a ticket bought in New Jersey.

How Other States Fared

During this round of winnings, a ticket in Floriston, on the California-Nevada border, matched five of six numbers, yielding $605,656. Other winners sprouted from states like Florida, New York, and Washington, each securing $1 million.

Contributions to Schools and Future Drawings

California public schools benefited significantly from the lottery, with $66.8 million collected from sales related to this jackpot. Of the sales, approximately 40% aids public education.

The Lottery's Popularity and Future Drawings

The game, costing $2 for a single ticket, is played across 45 states plus Washington, D.C. Drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday, adding to its widespread excitement and participation.