A lucky player in San Marcos just scored big, claiming a $2 million prize from the Oct. 14 Mega Millions drawing. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, grabbed their ticket at the U-Pak-M store on Manchaca Road in South Austin, according to the Texas Lottery.
This wasn’t the jackpot—but it was a sweet second-tier win. The ticket matched all five “white ball” numbers, just missing the Mega Ball, earning the player $2 million… plus an extra $28 prize on the same ticket. Talk about a double treat!
Interestingly, this marks the first second-tier Mega Millions prize in Texas since the game’s April revamp, which bumped up the payouts across all non-jackpot tiers. With bigger prizes now up for grabs, second-tier wins are becoming an even bigger thrill.
Mega Millions is more than just a Texas story—it’s a nationwide game played in 45 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game kicks off with a $50 million starting jackpot, while second-tier prizes range from $2 million to $10 million, keeping players’ hearts racing even if they don’t hit the jackpot.
From small-town stores to multi-state excitement, this win is a reminder that you never know when luck might strike—sometimes for millions!
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