San Marcos resident becomes a multimillionaire after purchasing winning Mega Millions ticket in Austin
Austin, Texas – A lucky San Marcos resident has become one of Texas’ newest millionaires after claiming a $2,000,028 prize from the October 14 Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at U-Pak-M, located at 11940 Manchaca Road, Suite 101, in Austin. While the identity of the winner remains undisclosed—thanks to their decision to stay anonymous—the size of the prize is drawing major attention.
According to officials, the player used the Quick Pick option, and the ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn: 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58. However, the Mega Ball number, 19, was not a match. Despite missing the Mega Ball, the ticket still landed the second-tier prize of $1 million—which was then doubled to $2 million thanks to the built-in Multiplier of 2 selected for that draw. The lucky winner also earned an additional $28 from other winning combinations on the same ticket.
This prize is particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first second-tier Mega Millions prize won in Texas since the game was refreshed in April. The updated version of Mega Millions continues to offer more winning possibilities, making the recent win an exciting milestone for the Texas Lottery.
Understanding the Mega Millions Game
Mega Millions is a multistate lottery game available in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players choose five numbers from a field of 70 and a Mega Ball number from a second field of 24. Matching all six drawn numbers wins the jackpot, but players can still win substantial non-jackpot prizes by matching fewer numbers.
The second-tier prize (Match 5+0) starts at $1 million and can increase up to $10 million depending on the randomly drawn Multiplier, which can be 2, 3, 4, 5, or even 10 times the original amount. Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 10:12 p.m. CT in Atlanta, Georgia, and are broadcast at texaslottery.com.
In Texas, ticket sales close at 9:45 p.m. CT on draw nights. The retailer that sold the winning ticket—U-Pak-M in Austin—may be eligible for a retailer bonus of up to $250,000, depending on the prize level and other requirements.
This impressive win continues to show that life-changing luck can strike anywhere—and at any time. With jackpots starting at $50 million and prizes available at multiple levels, Texas players have plenty of reasons to keep their hopes high and their tickets ready.
