Texas Player Triumphs with $800 Million Jackpot

Washington Ticket Just Misses $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

In a nail-biting draw on Tuesday, September 10, a Mega Millions ticket purchased in Washington nearly claimed the colossal $800 million jackpot. Matching all five winning numbers, the ticket regrettably missed the Mega Ball, securing a consolation prize of $1 million instead.

Texas Player Triumphs with $800 Million Jackpot

Despite Washington’s close call, the grand prize went to a fortunate player in Texas. With the next drawing set for Friday, September 13, the estimated jackpot drops to a still-impressive $20 million, offering a cash option of approximately $10.1 million.

Winning Numbers and Other Prizes

The winning numbers in Tuesday’s draw were 1, 2, 16, 24, and 66, with a Mega Ball of 6. A Megaplier of 4 further boosted prizes. In addition to the $1 million winner in Washington, tickets sold in California, Florida, and New York also matched five winning numbers. Over 2.1 million tickets sold across the United States won smaller prizes ranging from $2 to $40,000.

Unclaimed Jackpots and Jackpot Odds

The Mega Millions jackpot had remained unclaimed since June 4, when an Illinois player hit the $552 million grand prize. To win a jackpot in the Mega Millions, players must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball, a feat with odds of 1 in 302,575,350.