Two Houston-area residents have claimed $1 million prizes from separate Texas Lottery scratch-off games, the Texas Lottery announced this week.
Local Residents Strike it Rich
A resident of Kingwood won a $1 million top prize in the Mega Millionaire scratch ticket game. The winning ticket was purchased at Kingwood Mart, located at 4003 Rustic Woods Drive, Suite C, in Houston. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
Separately, a Hempstead resident claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 Riches scratch ticket game. That winning ticket was sold at Fuel Maxx #60, at 45620 Highway 290 in Prairie View. This winner likewise opted for anonymity.
Both winning tickets represent the first of four $1 million top prizes to be claimed in their respective games. The odds of winning any prize in Mega Millionaire are one in 3.84, whereas the odds of winning any prize in $1,000,000 Riches are one in 3.82.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were the winning tickets purchased?
The Mega Millionaire winning ticket was purchased at Kingwood Mart in Houston, and the $1,000,000 Riches winning ticket was purchased at Fuel Maxx #60 in Prairie View.
How many top prizes are available in each game?
There are four $1 million top prizes available in both the Mega Millionaire and $1,000,000 Riches scratch ticket games.
What are the overall odds of winning a prize in each game?
The overall odds of winning any prize in Mega Millionaire are one in 3.84, and the overall odds of winning any prize in $1,000,000 Riches are one in 3.82.
As more top prizes are claimed, will these games continue to be offered by the Texas Lottery?
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