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Texas resident misses $1.2 billion jackpot by one digit but still claims $1 million prize

Texas – A lucky Round Rock resident is celebrating a major win after claiming a $1 million Mega Millions prize from the December 27 drawing. The winning ticket, purchased at the 7-Eleven Convenience Store #38844A, located at 1315 N. Collins St. in Arlington, matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn—3, 7, 37, 49, and 55. However, the player’s Mega Ball pick was the number 5, just one digit away from the winning number 6, which would have secured the $1.22 billion jackpot that went to an out-of-state player.

The claimant, who has chosen to remain anonymous, secured the second-tier prize by correctly matching all five white ball numbers without the Mega Ball. Although they missed out on the grand jackpot, their million-dollar win is still a life-changing amount.

How Mega Millions Works

Mega Millions is a popular lottery game where players select five numbers from a pool of 70 and one Mega Ball number from a second pool of 25. To win the jackpot, all six numbers must match the drawing. While hitting the jackpot is the ultimate goal, matching five numbers without the Mega Ball guarantees a second-tier prize of $1 million.

For those looking to increase their winnings, the Megaplier option is available for an additional $1 per play. This feature multiplies non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or even five times, potentially boosting the second-tier prize to as much as $5 million.

Regular Drawings Offer Exciting Opportunities

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 10:12 p.m. CT, offering players across the nation a chance to dream big with jackpots that start at $20 million and grow until someone wins.

For the Round Rock winner, this prize marks a thrilling start to the new year and serves as a reminder that even a near miss in Mega Millions can still result in a life-changing reward.

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