On 10 th Septemer, a lucky Texas player won $800 million jackpot making it the seventh largest jackpot in the game’s history and is the fifteenth Mega Millions prize sold in Texas. This jackpot had rolled over 27 times efore the winner matched thes numbers 1, 2, 16, 24, 66, and Mega Ball 6. The Megaplier for this draw was 4x. The winner received $409 million after taxes, and the retailer, Murphy USA, got a $1 million bonus. Moreover, 175,127 tickets in Texas won lower-tier prizes ranging from $2 to $40,000.
Prize Structure 
The prize structure includes nine prize tiers, with the odds of winning varying depending on the number of matches:
Prize Tiers and Odds:
1. Jackpot
Match: 5 numbers + Mega Ball
Odds: 1 in 302,575,350
Prize: Starts at $20 million and rolls over until won.
2. Second Prize
Match: 5 numbers (no Mega Ball)
Odds: 1 in 12,607,306
Prize: $1 million (can be increased with the Megaplier).
3. Third Prize
Match: 4 numbers + Mega Ball
Odds: 1 in 931,001
Prize: $10,000.
4. Fourth Prize
Match: 4 numbers (no Mega Ball)
Odds: 1 in 38,792
Prize: $500.
5. Fifth Prize
Match: 3 numbers + Mega Ball
Odds: 1 in 14,547
Prize: $200.
6. Sixth Prize
Match: 3 numbers (no Mega Ball)
Odds: 1 in 606
Prize: $10.
7. Seventh Prize
Match: 2 numbers + Mega Ball
Odds: 1 in 693
Prize: $10.
8. Eighth Prize
Match: 1 number + Mega Ball
Odds: 1 in 89
Prize: $4.
9. Ninth Prize
Match: Mega Ball only
Odds: 1 in 37
Prize: $2.
How to become a Mega Millions Winner
You too can win by playing through our platform, You do not have to be in the US. Just log in to your player account and choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday night. Results will be posted here immmeiately after the draw and in case you win, we will notify you. The jackpot prize can reach astronomical heights, with the option to take a lump sum or an annuity. If you win the jackpot you typically have two payout options: lump sum or annuity payments. Choosing the lump sum means receiving the full jackpot amount in one payment, though significantly reduced due to taxes and the discounted value of future payments. On the other hand, annuity payments provide the full advertised jackpot over a series of annual payments, typically over 30 years, with each payment increasing slightly. Deciding between the two options often depends on financial goals, investment strategies, and tax implications.