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Dallas resident wins $5 million on Texas Lottery scratch-off game
View Date:2024-12-23 20:03:22
A Texas lottery player took a trip to a 7-Eleven and left with $5 million in cash.
The Dallas resident, who chose to remain anonymous, bought a $50 Luxe scratch-off ticket at a 7-Eleven on Hillcrest Ave, according a press release by the Texas Lottery.
The $5 million top prize was clamed on March 21, the lottery states.
This was the first of four top prizes worth $5 million to be claimed in the scratch-off. Luxe offers more than$236.7 million in total prizes, according to the lottery.
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Can lottery players remain anonymous in Texas?
Media Relations Division Director of the Texas Lottery Commission Steve Helm told USA TODAY that lottery players can chose to remain anonymous when claiming their lottery prizes. However, there is a certain criteria the prize must meet before the winner can be anonymous.
"Players that purchase a lottery ticket from a licensed Texas Lottery retailer and win a prize of $1 million or more may elect to remain anonymous at the time of claiming the prize from the Texas Lottery Commission," Helm said. "This election prohibits all personally identifiable information of the winner from being released to the public."
When did claiming anonymity become a part of the Texas lottery?
The Anonymity Bill, House Bill 59, became law in Texas on September 1, 2017, Helm told USA TODAY.
What are the odds of winning Luxe?
The overall odds of winning Luxe scratch-off are 1 in 3.48, the Texas lottery states.
The odds of winning the top prize of $5 million are based on the End of Production Prize Structure, according to the lottery.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
In order to purchase a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store - and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
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