A Leander, Texas resident, came forward to claim a $227 million Mega Millions jackpot prize for the drawing held on September 24 (MM09242019).
The advertised cash option was $156.5 million at the time of ticket purchase. However, the winner will receive $157,091,592. Thanks to high ticket sales in that run, which outpaced estimates.
Like many, the winner of the $227 million Mega Millions jackpot decided to remain anonymous, which is legal in Texas. A record low he largest prize ever paid out to a single Texas Lottery player.
The Quick Pick winning ticket matched all the numbers drawn. Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers drawn on that fateful September 24 (MM09242019) evening.
- White balls: 6, 14, 24, 42, 46
- Megaball: 9
- Megaplier: 4x.
Here is September 24 (MM09242019) drawing recording.
The $227 million Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket was sold by the Lakeline Express Mart, at 2004 N. Lakeline Blvd., in Cedar Park. Thus, the shop owner will receive $1 million in retailer commission for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
This was the 13th Mega Millions jackpot winner in Texas and the first since October 2016.