Austin resident wins $1M with scratch ticket purchased in northwest Austin
Oct 04, 2024
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Texas Lottery Commission said an Austin resident, who elected to remain anonymous, claimed a top prize with their winning ticket worth $1 million.
Texas Lottery said the prize was won from the scratch ticket game Million Dollar Loteria and was the third of 10 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in the game.
What is the largest lottery prize ever won in Texas?
The overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.29, including break-even prizes.
According to the Texas Lottery, the ticket was purchased in Austin at Pond Springs Xpress, which is located at 13125 Pond Springs Road.
If you or a loved one have a gambling addiction, call the National Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-426-2537, or text 800GAM. Additional resources can be found on the Texas Lottery Commission's website.