Houston resident claims $1 million Mega Millions prize
HOUSTON - A Houston resident is a millionaire after winning a drawing on New Year's Day.
The resident, who elected to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket at La Petite Market, located at 9430 Westpark Drive in Houston.
The ticket, which was a quick pick ticket, matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn (8, 24, 53, 68, 69), but not the Mega Ball number which was seven.
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The Texas Lottery has generated $32 billion in revenue for the State of Texas and distributed $67 billion in prizes to lottery players since the first ticket was sold in 1992.