Lucky Grand Prairie lottery player hits $5 million jackpot in latest North Texas winning streak
Grand Prairie, Texas – Another Grand Prairie resident has hit gold with the Texas Lottery, winning a huge $5 million from the $400 Million Mega Bucks scratch-off game in an amazing run of luck that seems to be favoring North Texans this year. This victory is yet another in a string of large rewards in the area, heightening the excitement about lottery games in Texas.
The lucky ticket came from Chilly Mart, on South Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie. Now in the the spotlight, this store draws dreamers hoping for like fortune. For the fortunate winner—the first to claim one of the four top prizes in this profitable game—the ticket cost $100, a money that has turned out to be a wise investment.
North Texans have had a run of big wins in several lottery scratch-off games this year, each with a $5 million grand prize. March saw the start of the winning run when a Dallas resident earned the first millionaire in the Texas Lottery game Luxe. Later in May, Tarrant County resident scooped a $5 million award from the $5,000,000 Ultimate game. With another Freestone County player hitting the jackpot in the same game, the winning run stretched into July.
These fortunate events come with significant financial implications due to federal taxes. After the 37% federal tax cut, these winners—who currently fall into the highest federal tax bracket—are estimated to gain almost $3.15 million each. Texas is one of the states that does not charge a state tax on lottery earnings, therefore slightly offsetting the federal deductions.
All the winners have chosen to remain anonymous, something that the Texas Lottery allows.
Although the $5 million reward from the $400 million Mega Bucks game is significant, it is not the highest Texas Lottery gives. The game titled Loteria Supreme overshadows it with grand prizes worth $7.5 million each. Two of these top awards have been claimed so far, with winners from La Vernia and Nederland. Two more grand prize tickets remain unclaimed and wait for their lucky finders.
But the $20 Million Supreme game, with four grand prizes of an amazing $20 million each, is clearly the crown jewel in the Texas Lottery’s offerings. Three of these amazing tickets have already been claimed; winners from Fort Worth, Boerne, and La Feria. One big prize ticket still remains at large, encouraging continuous game activity.
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Along with changing lives, this never-ending cycle of high-value gains keeps the community humming with enthusiasm and hope. Every victory inspires other players to try their luck, therefore boosting the local economy and supporting a range of state initiatives sponsored by lottery revenue.
One thing is certain: the charm of the lottery still captivates many people throughout Texas.
