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It costs $2 to purchase a MEGA Millions ticket, and adding the Megaplier option is an additional $1 per play. Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 9:59 PM Central Time.
To play the "Just the Jackpot" option, you must use a "Just the Jackpot" play slip. You can play the same numbers for multiple drawings by marking the "MULTI-DRAW" box for up to 10 consecutive drawings. Choose either "30 ANNUAL PAYMENTS" or "CASH VALUE OPTION". Note that the payment option cannot be altered in the future.
For an additional dollar per play, you can enhance your non-grand prize winnings by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times with the Megaplier feature. Simply mark the "YES" box on your playslip. The Megaplier number will be chosen according to the following frequency:
The MEGA Millions lottery used to be called "The Big Game," and it was launched in August 1996 in Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Virginia. Initially, "The Big Game" was only drawn once a week on Fridays. In May 2002, Ohio and New York joined the consortium and the name was changed to "The Big Game Mega Millions."
In May 2003, "The Big Game" was rebranded as MEGA Millions and the draws were held twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Washington became the first state lottery to join MEGA Millions in September 2002. In October 2003, Texas becomes the 11th state to join Mega Millions and introduced the Megaplier option, similar to Powerball's Power Play, which was initially exclusive to Texas Lottery players. California was the last state to join MEGA Millions in 2005, before the cross-sell expansion of 2010. Montana was the first state to join MEGA Millions after the cross-sell expansion, on March 1, 2010.
On December 3, 2003, sales for Mega Millions began, and retailers asked players, "Do you want to MegaPly?" Texas became the only state in the 11-member Mega Millions consortium to offer the MegaPlier option, an additional game feature. For an additional $1, players can opt to play the MegaPlier, which gives them the chance to multiply their non-jackpot prize winnings by 2, 3, or 4 times.
In October 2017, Texas joined 15 other state lotteries in offering "Just the Jackpot." In Texas and Kansas, players have the option to choose their own numbers, while in Wisconsin, players must request a ticket generated by a terminal.
On October 1st, 2004, Texas Lottery witnessed its inaugural Mega Millions jackpot winner. A store located in Carrollton sold the winning ticket, worth $101 million.
On Mar 11, 2005, a player in Texas won the advertised $112 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was bought at a grocery store in Rowlett, TX and the store owner is eligible for a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.
June 12, 2006, a resident of El Paso, became the third Texan to claim a Mega Millions jackpot. She selected the cash value option of $53 million from the $94 million advertised jackpot on May 16th. The winning ticket was bought at a store located in El Paso Results for May 16, 2006 were 07, 24, 40, 48, 50, Mega Ball: 15.
February 1, 2007, a legal group based in Amarillo, became the fourth Texan to win a Mega Millions jackpot. They chose the cash value option of $73.57 millioin from the $122 million advertised jackpot drawing on January 9th, the largest Mega Millions prize ever claimed in Texas - Results for January 9, 2007 were 07, 11, 26, 38, 54, Mega Ball: 13.
July 17, 2007, A trust based in Dallas, TX claimed the $128 million Mega Millions jackpot prize for the drawing held on July 6th.
For the August 31st, 2007 Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot climbed to its second-highest amount of $330 million. Four jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, with the fourth one being sold at a Kroger store in Humble, Texas - Results for July 17, 2007 were 16, 30, 38, 46, 51, Mega Ball: 05.
On January 17, 2008, a resident of Fort Worth, Texas claimed the $33 million Mega Millions jackpot prize for the drawing held on January 1st - Results for January 1, 2008 were 13, 16, 25, 30, 54, Mega Ball: 11.
February 5, 2010, a resident of Katy, claimed the largest prize ever paid out by the Texas Lottery Commission. He will receive annual payments totaling $144 million over the next 26 years for the MEGA Millions drawing held on January 29th. The winner intends to donate a significant portion of his prize to charitable causes - Results for January 29, 2010 were 01, 10, 22, 23, 38, Mega Ball: 19 and Megaplier: 04.
On June 30, 2011, a trust represented by Jim R. Ross, Trustee from Arlington, claimed the Mega Millions jackpot prize of $35 million from the May 27th drawing - Results for May 27, 2011 were 05, 07, 14, 28, 56, Mega Ball: 10 and Megaplier: 04.
On August 1, 2013, a partnership based in Houston became Texas' 10th Mega Millions jackpot winner, claiming the $20 million prize from the drawing held on July 16th. The winning ticket was sold at a food market in Houston - Results for July 16, 2013 were 10, 14, 21, 40, 53, Mega Ball: 20 and Megaplier: 02.
On August 21, 2014, a trust from Houston claimed the $33 million Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing held on June 27, 2014. The winning ticket was purchased at a grocery store in Moulton, Texas. - Results for June 27, 2014 were 15, 29, 31, 46, 64, Mega Ball: 10 and Megaplier: 3.
October 11, 2016, a winning ticket for a $49 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Balch Springs. a trust in Rockwall, TX came to claim the jackpot 45 days later - Results for October 11, 2016 were 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, Mega Ball: 03 and Megaplier: 2.
On September 24, 2019, a winning ticket for a $227 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold at Lakeline Express Mart in Cedar Park, Texas. A month later, a resident of Leander claimed the grand prize, opting for the cash value option of $157 million, which is the largest prize ever paid out to a single player by the Texas Lottery - Results for September 24, 2019 were 06, 14, 24, 42, 46, Mega Ball: 09 and Megaplier: 4.
April 3, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on sales, the Mega Millions Consortium adjusted the starting jackpot to $20 million and will determine subsequent jackpots on a drawing-by-drawing basis based on sales and interest rates. Jackpot amounts will be announced before each drawing.
Texas Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game that gives players the opportunity to win multimillion-dollar jackpots. The game is operated by the Texas Lottery Commission and is played across multiple states in the US.
A single Mega Millions ticket costs $2 in Texas. However, the price can increase if you choose to add the Megaplier or take the Just the Jackpot option.
To play Texas Mega Millions, you must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 25 for the Mega Ball. You can either choose your own numbers or let the terminal randomly pick them for you via the Quick Pick option.
The Megaplier option, which costs an additional $1 per play, multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times, depending on the Megaplier number drawn that night.
The Just the Jackpot option is a special type of ticket that offers two chances to win the jackpot prize for $3. However, this ticket is only eligible for the jackpot prize and no other lower-tier prizes.
Texas Mega Millions drawings are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 10:00 PM Central Time.
If you win a Mega Millions prize in Texas, you can claim it depending on the amount. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any Texas Lottery retailer, while larger prizes must be claimed at a Texas Lottery Claim Center with a completed claim form, either in person or by mail.
In Texas, Mega Millions prizes must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.
Yes, all lottery winnings, including Texas Mega Millions, are subject to federal (and possibly state) taxes.
Texas allows certain lottery winners to remain anonymous. You should check the most recent regulations to be certain.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately 1 in 302,575,350.
Unfortunately, if you lose a winning ticket, it's as if you've lost the cash. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. You should sign your lottery ticket as soon as you purchase it for your own protection.
No, anyone who is 18 years of age or older can buy a Mega Millions ticket in Texas, including non-residents and foreign visitors.
If you win the Mega Millions jackpot, you have the option to choose between a lump-sum payment or an annuity option, which provides annual payments over a period of 30 years.
Approximately 30.6% of the sales from each draw goes towards the jackpot pool.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot amounts can vary. You should check the Texas Lottery website for the most recent records.
If no one wins the Mega Millions jackpot, the money is rolled over to the next draw, increasing the jackpot amount.
Texas does not allow the purchase of Mega Millions tickets online. However, laws and regulations can change, so you should check the official Texas Lottery website for the most recent information.
The minimum Mega Millions jackpot is $20 million.
Yes, you can buy multiple tickets for the same Mega Millions draw.
You can win a prize in Mega Millions by matching at least the Mega Ball alone. More substantial prizes are won by matching more numbers.
No, the order of the numbers does not matter. As long as the numbers on your ticket match the numbers drawn, you win the corresponding prize.
No, you must claim lottery prizes in the same state where you bought the ticket.
Yes, a group of people can pool their money to buy more tickets, which is often referred to as a lottery syndicate. However, the rules for claiming prizes may vary for syndicates.
Non-U.S. citizens can win Mega Millions prizes, including the jackpot. However, the tax for non-U.S. residents might be different. It's best to consult with a financial advisor or legal expert.
The Mega Millions numbers are drawn using two machines, each containing a set of balls. One machine contains 70 balls numbered 1-70, and the other contains 25 balls numbered 1-25. Five balls ar
Yes, if you only match the Mega Ball, you can win the smallest prize, which is usually $2.
Yes, the second prize in Mega Millions, which is won by matching all five white balls but not the Mega Ball, has a guaranteed prize of $1 million.
In Texas, you can buy Mega Millions tickets until 9:45 PM Central Time on the day of the draw.
If the annuity option is chosen, the winner is paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, with an annual increase rate of about 5%.
For prizes other than the jackpot, winnings are usually received shortly after the claim is processed. For jackpot prizes, it can take a few weeks to arrange the payment.
No, the Mega Millions jackpot does not have a cap. It will continue to grow until it is won.
You must be at least 18 years old to buy Mega Millions tickets in Texas.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $1.537 billion, won by a single ticket in South Carolina in 2018.
After the Mega Millions jackpot is won, it's "reset" to the starting value of $20 million for the next drawing.
Please check the Texas Lottery website for the most recent records.
Yes, you can play the same Mega Millions numbers in future drawings as long as you purchase a new ticket for each drawing.
The smallest Mega Millions jackpot ever won was $12 million, this was before the starting jackpot was increased to $20 million.
There are nine different prize levels in Mega Millions, ranging from $2 for matching just the Mega Ball to the jackpot for matching all five white ball numbers plus the Mega Ball.
In Texas, all unclaimed lottery prizes go to the state's Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas.
The Megaplier number, which can be 2, 3, 4, or 5, is determined by a random draw that takes place immediately after the main Mega Millions draw.
No, once a Mega Millions ticket is purchased, the numbers on it cannot be changed.
Yes, many states allow you to purchase Mega Millions tickets for future drawings, but the number of advance draws allowed varies by state. Check with your local lottery for its rules.
No, once a Mega Millions ticket is purchased, it cannot be cancelled.
Yes, you can check the winning Mega Millions numbers on the Texas Lottery website or other online lottery sites to see if your ticket is a winner.
If a Mega Millions jackpot winner who chose the annuity option dies before receiving all their payments, the remaining money is transferred to their estate or to a beneficiary designated by them.
Yes, Mega Millions drawings are typically live-streamed and can be viewed on the Mega Millions website or local TV stations.
Whether or not you can use a credit card to buy lottery tickets, including Mega Millions, depends on the rules of the individual retailer. Some may allow it, while others may not.
Yes, a Texas Mega Millions winner can choose to donate all or part of their winnings to charity.
If you win the Mega Millions jackpot, it is recommended that you sign the back of your ticket, keep it safe, consult with a trusted financial planner and legal expert before claiming your prize.
