About Mega Millions
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery held in the United States twice a week, with a guaranteed minimum jackpot of $20 million.
Draws take place on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 11:00 PM ET (10:00 PM CT) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Find out more about the history of Mega Millions in Texas, learn how to play, and get inspired by some of the biggest Texan jackpot winners.
Mega Millions Overview
On October 16, 2003 Texas became the 11th state to join Mega Millions along with Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Washington.
The ticket sales began on December 3 and the first draw was held on December 5. At that time, Texas was the only state to offer the Megaplier option. Megaplier is a feature which allows participants to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by two, three or four times for an extra $1.
Since its launch, there have been more than a dozen Texan Mega Millions jackpot winners.
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How to Play
Discover how easy it is to enter Mega Millions and find out how adding the Megaplier feature can increase your non-jackpot winnings just for an extra $1.
Statistics
Take a look at the Mega Millions insightful data we’ve been gathering since the launch of the game. We’ve included the most common numbers, the most overdue numbers, number frequencies, and more.
Odds and Prizes
Depending on how many numbers you match, you can win in nine prize levels. The lowest prize level is won just by matching the Mega Ball and the top prize is won by matching all five numbers and the Mega Ball.
Generator
Use the Mega Millions number generator to get a set of random numbers for the next draw. It works a bit like a Quick Pick, except that you can keep generating until you find numbers you like.
FAQs
Do you want to know more about Mega Millions, the prizes you can win and how exactly it works in Texas. Get the answers to the most common questions about Mega Millions.
Checker
Find out in an instant whether you have won a Mega Millions prize. Select your numbers and they will be compared to the official results, with any winning matches highlighted.
Mega Millions Jackpots Won in Texas
Over the years, the Mega Millions lottery has brought billions of dollars to The Lone Star State. Take a look at the three-largest grand prizes to be won in Texas.
1. $360 Million - October 6, 2023 - San Angelo
The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in Texas was won on October 6, 2023 by a single ticket purchased in San Angelo. The Quick Pick ticket was sold at Stripes No. 5031, 5665 Sherwood Way. Prior to the draw, the player chose the cash value option of $156.9 million before taxes.
2. $227 Million - September 24, 2019 - Leander
A single Quick Pick ticket matched all the winning numbers in the September 24, 2019 draw. The second-largest Mega Millions prize was won by a resident from Leander who decided to remain anonymous. They opted for the cash value option of $157,091,592 at the time of the purchase. The ticket was sold at Lakeline Express Mart, located at 2004 N. Lakeline Blvd., in Cedar Park.
3. $144 Million - January 29, 2010 - Katy
The third-largest jackpot won by a single ticket bought in Texas was won by a Katy resident, William E Kiefer. William chose the annuity option, meaning 26 annual payments. The winner planned to give a big part of his winnings to charity. He said: "The greatest gift my parents gave me was to be raised a Christian. I plan to give 60 percent of all after-tax winnings to charity."
The winning ticket was sold at Short Stop Market at 5304 E. 5th St.
Mega Millions Quick Stats
After every draw takes place, we update the Mega Millions statistics so you can be informed and get access to the latest information. Check out the recently-updated stats now!
Hot Numbers
- 3
- 10
- 17
- 31
- 64
Cold Numbers
- 49
- 51
- 65
- 67
- 45