A lucky player in Texas has turned their lottery ticket into a seven-figure payday after winning the latest Lotto Texas jackpot. According to the announcement, the winner had selected the cash value option, although they have yet to come forward to claim their winnings.
Texas Lottery Player Wins $7.5M
A Texan just made headlines after winning a jaw-dropping $7.5 million from the lottery. The amazing sum was won on the Lotto Texas game, once again proving its potential to change players’ lives.
Reports say that the winning ticket was sold in Houston, with the Texas Lottery confirming Kroger 161, located at 14344 Memorial Drive, as the store that sold it. For reference, the winning numbers for the September 5 drawing were 14, 17, 25, 26, 30, and 37.
Additional information about the win revealed that the lucky player had selected the cash value option when buying their ticket. As a result, they are now eligible to redeem a $3,971,819.05 payout (before taxes).
As of the time of this writing, the winner has yet to come forward to redeem the prize. They have 180 days from the day of the draw to do so.
For reference, Lotto Texas is a $1 game where players are tasked with selecting six numbers from 1 to 54. For an extra dollar, players can trigger the Extra! feature and play for non-jackpot prizes of up to $10,000.
Another Texan Redeemed a $26.75M Lotto Prize
In other news, a lucky Lake Jackson resident just came forward to claim a Texas Lotto prize of $26.75 million. The player chose to receive their winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $14,303,717.61 before taxes.
While many lottery players have their favorite numbers, this one had used the Quick Pick option, which selected the correct winning combination of the numbers 15, 16, 25, 28, 38, and 53.
While the winner opted to remain anonymous, they did agree to comment on their feelings about the win, telling lottery officials that they could hardly believe their luck. The winner added that his family has onboarded an attorney, a CPA, and a financial advisor to figure out what to do with their newfound fortune.