A Houston resident is celebrating a major lottery win after claiming the $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot from the September 5 drawing.
The winner purchased a Quick Pick ticket at a Kroger on Memorial Drive in Houston and matched all six winning numbers:
- 14, 17, 25, 26, 30 and 37
The winner had selected the cash option when buying the ticket and received $3,971,819.05 before taxes, according to the Texas Lottery.
The winner’s name has not been released, keeping the identity of the new millionaire private.
The lucky Kroger location is also getting rewarded. The store will receive a $25,000 retailer bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
Key highlights:
- $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot
- $3.97 million cash payout before taxes
- Winning ticket sold in Houston
- $25,000 bonus for the retailer
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