Lucky Texas Lottery Player Wins Record-Breaking $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot

A Single Ticket Holder Claims the Top Prize in One of the Largest Jackpots in U.S. History

A single lottery ticket sold in Texas has matched all six winning numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, scooping a staggering $800 million jackpot. The lucky ticket holder has yet to come forward, but they are now the sole owner of one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 12, 2023, were: 13, 36, 45, 57, 67, and the Mega Ball was 14.

The $800 million jackpot is the second-largest in Mega Millions history, behind the $1.537 billion won by a South Carolina player in 2018. It is also the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, behind the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won by three players in 2016 and the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

The lump sum cash option for the $800 million jackpot is $484.4 million. If the winner chooses to receive the jackpot in annual payments over 29 years, they will receive $27.3 million per year before taxes.

Lottery officials say that the winning ticket was sold at a Kroger store in Humble, Texas. The store will receive a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The Texas Lottery Commission encourages the winner to sign the back of the winning ticket and keep it in a safe place until they come forward to claim their prize. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize.

Conclusion:

The $800 million Mega Millions jackpot is a life-changing amount of money. The lucky winner will have the opportunity to live out their dreams and make a positive impact on the world. We wish them all the best.