A Texas resident is now a millionaire after securing a top-prize-winning scratch-off ticket. The player secured the life-changing ticket at a local H-E-B, according to a Wednesday, October 28, release from the Texas Lottery.
The beloved grocery company sold it to a San Antonio native, unknowingly bestowing a $1 million award on them. The patron won the game Casino Millions, which costs $50 to play.
Texas Lottery officials say the customer bought the ticket from the H-E-B at 9255 Grissom Road. The store is near the Culebra Creek Trail and serves neighbors in Creekside and Misty Oaks.
The lucky patron claimed their earnings on Friday, October 9, according to the Texas Lottery’s website. They have requested that their identity remain anonymous.
It was the third of four top prizes worth $1 million that can be claimed in the game. Texas Lottery officials report that Casino Millions offers more than $195.3 million in total prizes, though the overall odds of winning anything are one in 3.45.
For selling the ticket, H-E-B also has an opportunity to earn some cash. The Texas Lottery’s retailer program awards some retailers a $10,000 bonus for selling select winning cards.
Drawings for Mega Millions are held every Friday and Tuesday at 10:12 p.m. The Texas Two Step drawing is held every Monday and Thursday at 10:12 p.m.
Cash Five drawings are scheduled every Monday and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. Meanwhile, Pick 3, the Daily 4, and All or Nothing occur Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m., 12:27 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10:12 p.m.