Quick Pick ticket brings Austin resident $1 million in recent Mega Millions drawing

Austin, Texas – An Austin resident recently struck it big, claiming a $1 million Mega Millions prize for the drawing held on October 22. The winning ticket was purchased at CMART #2, located at 7811 S. 1st St., Suite 100, in Austin. The individual chose to remain anonymous.
The winner’s Quick Pick ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn—8, 43, 48, 58, and 60—falling just short of the Mega Millions jackpot by missing only the Mega Ball number, which was 4. This second-tier “Match 5” win is significant, as it yields a guaranteed $1 million prize, a substantial award that allows participants to win big even without hitting the jackpot.
Mega Millions: How It Works
The Mega Millions game requires players to pick five numbers from a field of 70, along with a single Mega Ball number from a separate field of 25. To win the coveted jackpot, players must match all five numbers plus the Mega Ball. While jackpot wins are rare, players who match five white ball numbers without the Mega Ball can still claim a notable prize, like this $1 million.
Players also have the option to add the Megaplier for an additional $1 per play, which can multiply non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four, or even five times, offering the potential to win as much as $5 million. Mega Millions drawings occur every Tuesday and Friday at 10:12 p.m. Central Time.
Mega Millions remains one of the most popular multi-state lottery games, with a starting jackpot of $20 million and numerous chances to win smaller yet significant prizes. The game’s structure offers exciting potential wins for players, even for those who fall just one number short of the jackpot.
For more details on Mega Millions prizes and how to play, visit the official Texas Lottery website or tune in during the drawing nights to see if luck is on your side.