This week two Texans were able to claim $2 million worth of prizes.
A Houston resident and an Eagle Ranch resident were each able to claim $1 million prizes this week in the Texas Lottery.
According to the Texas Lottery Commission, a Houston resident claimed a top prize-winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game Ultimate Millions.
The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven Convenience Store, located at 18555 State Highway 249, in Houston. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first of four top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game.
The ticket was purchased at Time Maxx #3, located at 500 E. Main St., in Eagle Lake. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the eighth of 10 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. Million Dollar Loteria offers more than $363.5 million in total prizes.
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-GAMBLER.
The network is a single national access point to local resources for people seeking help for a gambling problem. The network has 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and U.S. territories. Help is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential.
Help is also available via an online peer support forum at GamTalk.org.