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Lucky lottery player from Grand Prairie claims a life-changing Mega Millions prize worth two million dollars

Grand Prairie, Texas – A Grand Prairie resident is celebrating a massive $2 million win after claiming a Mega Millions second-tier prize from the January 24 drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased at Ballpark Beverage, located at 2100 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington. The winner, who elected to remain anonymous, successfully matched all five white ball numbers but missed the Mega Ball, securing a major payout.

January 24 Drawing

The winning numbers for the January 24 Mega Millions drawing were 8, 12, 43, 52, and 62, with the Mega Ball being 18. The player correctly matched the five white ball numbers, earning the standard $1 million second-tier prize. However, because they opted for the Megaplier feature, their prize was doubled to $2 million when the Megaplier number 2 was drawn.

How Mega Millions Works

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in which players select five numbers from a pool of 70 and one Mega Ball from a separate pool of 25 numbers. To win the jackpot, a player must match all six numbers, including the Mega Ball.

Even without hitting the jackpot, players can still win substantial prizes:

  • The second-tier prize (Match 5 + 0) is $1 million.
  • The Megaplier feature, which costs $1 extra per play, allows non-jackpot winnings to be multiplied by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. This means the second-tier prize can reach up to $5 million, depending on the Megaplier drawn.

Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 10:12 p.m. CT, giving players two chances per week to win life-changing prizes. The jackpot starts at $20 million and continues growing until someone wins.

With this $2 million win, Texas continues to see exciting Mega Millions victories. While the Grand Prairie winner chose to remain anonymous, their story is an inspiration for lottery players across the state.

For those feeling lucky, the next Mega Millions drawing might be their chance to join the ranks of big winners!

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