$800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by player in Texas

Published On Sep 11, 2024, 1:42 AM

A player in Texas won the Mega Millions jackpot worth approximately $800 million in the latest drawing held on September 10, 2024. This makes it the seventh-largest prize in the game's history. The winning ticket matched the numbers 1, 2, 16, 24, and 66, with a gold Mega ball of 6. Additionally, four players from other states won $1 million by matching all five white balls. The next drawing is scheduled for Friday, featuring an estimated jackpot of $20 million.

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