Mega Millions Jackpot “The Third Largest Jackpot Prize in Mega Millions history”
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion and now Texas Lottery players are playing for their next chance to become Texas’ next billionaire,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery. “Mega Millions sales in Texas continue to rise across all levels and we’re excited about what lies ahead as more Texans earn a shot at winning this record-setting jackpot and beyond. We look forward to seeing how they play!”
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot rose on Monday, August 9 and hit its highest level ever with an estimated value of nearly $1.03 billion. The prize was paid out after Texas Lotteries made a change to the game’s rules that will likely increase the number of bettors who win. On Tuesday, August 10, players were given another opportunity to win. This time they’ll only need to buy a ticket when they’ve already purchased $10 worth of tickets since July 8.
Grief added, “We’re proud of our continued partnership with the Texas Lottery to deliver record-breaking revenue numbers. As winners of previous Mega Millions drawings show us, it takes not just one lucky player but multiple winners to help make big wins happen.”
On Wednesday August 11, Mega Millions draw #2, Texas will award a hefty amount of money to four lucky Texans — one of whom could become even richer than the current winner thanks to today’s changes. Here are the full names and descriptions of the prizes:
John L. Anderson. The name says it all as John is thought to be very lucky indeed. He currently holds the fifth place lottery ticket holder position. In his short life he has claimed seven different wins including three consecutive draws of $3 million or greater. Two of the wins came from single tickets bought before June 30th.
The name says it all as is thought to be very lucky indeed. He currently holds the fifth place lottery ticket holder position. In his short life he has claimed seven different wins including three consecutive draws of $3 million or greater. Two of the wins came from single tickets bought before June 30th. Ray Elledge. Ray has been around since 1975 and won over $4 million from scratch tickets in 2019. In 2016, he became the first man in 29 years of living memory to take home more than a million dollars.
. Ray has been around since 1975 and won over $4 million from scratch tickets in 2019. In 2016, he became the first man in 29 years of living memory to take home more than a million dollars. Michael Pflug. A native of Houston, the 61-year-old lives in Plano where he enjoys spending time with his wife. Although he doesn’t like public speaking, he enjoys reading books and watching movies. He also likes to visit places such as Disneyland and museums.
. A native of Houston, the 61-year-old lives in where he enjoys spending time with his wife. Although he doesn’t like public speaking, he enjoys reading books and watching movies. He also likes to visit places such as Disneyland and museums. William C. Allen. Though he’s never held higher office in his small Texas town, William has worked hard to get the job he’s currently holding. His two sisters have had similar success with Texas Lottery games too.
. Though he’s never held higher office in his small Texas town, has worked hard to get the job he’s currently holding. His two sisters have had similar success with Texas Lottery games too. Thomas M. Anderson. With 20 years of experience, Thomas is the owner and operator of Blue Star Towing and Concrete Company, based in the same location as Mr. Anderson. He knows firsthand how tough it can be to succeed in the insurance industry. At age 44, he became the youngest employee in Blue Star’s history. His company serves many local businesses which includes restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, dry cleaning and others.
. With 20 years of experience, Thomas is the owner and operator of Blue Star Towing and Concrete Company, based in the same location as Mr. Anderson. He knows firsthand how tough it can be to succeed in the insurance industry. At age 44, he became the youngest employee in Blue Star’s history. His company serves many local businesses which includes restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, dry cleaning and others. Chris Wann. After getting arrested six times, Chris is currently working his way back into society as he spends much of his free time volunteering at parks that he loves. He enjoys attending football games and concerts and volunteering with Children’s Medical Foundation West County.
After getting arrested six times, is currently working his way back into society as he spends much of his free time volunteering at parks that he loves. He enjoys attending football games and concerts and volunteering with Children’s Medical Foundation West County. Sheryl Woodall and David Miller. These are brothers who started drawing lotteries at an early age and have grown an empire that spans across North America. They now have two multimillion dollar contracts with World Wide Betting Corporation, based in Las Vegas. Their newest project is a five-figure deal with Golden Nugget Casino & Spa, located just outside Dallas. It’s unknown if those jackpots will land them a spot on Friday Night Football. And if there is any luck involved at least one of these guys needs to keep dreaming!
. These are brothers who started drawing lotteries at an early age and have grown an empire that spans across North America. They now have two multimillion dollar deals with World Wide Betting Corporation, based in Las Vegas. Their newest project is a five-figure deal with Golden Nugget Casino & Spa, located just outside Dallas. It’s unknown if those jackpots will land them a spot on Friday Night Football. And if there is any luck involved at least one of these guys needs to keep dreaming! Jim Shearer. Having spent much of his youth in prison, Jim finally returned home to spend some quality time with his family last year. While visiting his sister, she mentioned her desire to know more about Texas Lottery winning records. When Jim heard this idea he jumped at the chance to find out more about past winners’ accomplishments.
Having spent much of his youth in prison, finally returned home to spend some quality time with his family last year. While visiting his sister, she mentioned her desire to know more about Texas Lottery winning records. When Jim heard this idea he jumped at the chance to find out more about past winners’ accomplishments. Kevin McPherson. Another former inmate, Kevin went off to work as an electrician. He enjoyed his career, until tragedy struck him. After losing his daughter, he took up the challenge of rebuilding a relationship between two formerly estranged families. He has been married nine times; his marriages have yielded five children. Three daughters have joined him in marriage so far and will be part of his future family.