The Mega Millions lottery continues to capture attention, with a recent $1 million winning ticket being sold, sparking excitement among players nationwide. While the jackpot remains unclaimed, one lucky winner still managed to secure a significant prize, keeping the lottery buzz alive. With the jackpot steadily increasing, anticipation builds as more hopeful participants await their chance to win big.
Where was this winning ticket sold, and what’s next for the ever-growing Mega Millions jackpot? Let’s explore the details.
In which US state was the Mega Millions $1 million ticket sold?
A convenience store in Austin, Texas, sold a $1 million Mega Millions ticket during the drawing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (via KXAN).
The winning ticket was purchased at a CMART convenience store located at 7811 S. First St., Ste. 100. The ticket matched all five of the main Mega Millions numbers but missed the Mega Ball number. This win comes shortly after a Texas player claimed an $810 million jackpot in September, showing the state’s growing streak of lottery luck.
Who won the Mega Millions jackpot?
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot during the same drawing on October 22, 2024. The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $229 million, with a cash option of around $107.4 million. The winning numbers for the drawing were 8, 43, 48, 58, 60, with a Mega Ball of 4.
Although there was no jackpot winner, over 515,000 tickets in the U.S. won smaller prizes. The Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed since September 10, 2024, when a Texas player hit an $810 million grand prize.
The sale of the $1 million ticket continues the trend of players winning big in Mega Millions. While no one claimed the full jackpot in this drawing, the total prize keeps increasing. This creates excitement for the next drawing on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Texas is one of 17 states that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous, so details about the ticket holder are not yet available. The growing prize pool ensures high anticipation among players.