A lucky ticket buyer in Texas just hit it big — really big.
For only the fourth time ever, a $20 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the Lone Star State. This time, the winning ticket came from Leander, a fast-growing suburb just northwest of Austin.
The ticket — a Quick Pick — matched all six numbers, including the Powerball, making it a jackpot winner. It was purchased at a QuikTrip store on East Crystal Falls Parkway. Even better? That store could score a $250,000 bonus just for selling the winning ticket.
Here’s where things get even more interesting:
- There were two jackpot winners nationwide
- One ticket was sold in Texas
- The other came from Florida
- The prize will be split between both winners
The Texas winner chose the cash option, which is expected to come out to about $4.5 million before taxes.
But here’s the twist — no one has claimed the prize yet.
Whoever holds that golden ticket has 180 days from Saturday, May 2, 2026, to step forward and claim their winnings. Miss that deadline, and the prize is gone.
Officials say wins like this are more than just lucky moments. They also help fund important programs across the state, including public education and veterans’ services.
Texas has been part of Powerball since 2010, and it didn’t take long for the state to see its first big win — a $40 million jackpot back in May 2013. Since then, massive payouts like this have been rare, making this latest win even more exciting.
Now all eyes are on Leander… waiting to see who’s holding that life-changing ticket.
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