Lotto 14 September 2024: Texas Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $800 Million
Lotto 14 September 2024: The Winning Ticket
A Texas Mega Millions player has won an estimated prize of $800 million, according to the lottery game. The player, who has not been identified, was the first person to match all six numbers drawn since June.
Details of the Win
- The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA convenience store in Sugar Land, Texas.
- The player chose a Quick Pick ticket.
- The winning numbers were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24, and 66, with the gold Mega Ball being 6.
The Texas winner elected to take home a lump sum at the time of the ticket purchase, estimated at $404.2 million before taxes. The player has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize. The retailer who sold the ticket is eligible for a $1 million bonus, according to the Texas Lottery.
Recent Lottery Milestones
- This win marks just the third Mega Millions jackpot win of 2024.
- A New Jersey player won $1.128 billion in March.
- Another winner from Illinois took home $552 million in June.
This is the 15th Mega Millions jackpot won in Texas and the largest lottery jackpot prize ever claimed in the state.
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