Can you imagine what it felt like when he scratched off those winning numbers? Dare to dream, right?
Emmanuel Vinton of Richmond claimed a Texas Two Step® jackpot prize worth $1.25 million for the drawing held on May 11. For selling the winning ticket, the Eagle Mart at 14884 Westheimer in Houston is eligible for a $10,000 retailer bonus. Vinton’s Quick Pick matched all four of the white ball numbers drawn (3-8-16-31), and the Bonus Ball number (21).
The claimant requested minimal publicity.
Texas Two Step jackpots start at $200,000, and the jackpot amount increases for the next drawing until there is a winner. Players win the jackpot by matching all four of the white ball numbers (1-35) and the Bonus Ball number (1-35). The game features overall odds of one in 32.4. Texas Two Step drawings are conducted on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:12 p.m. CT.
About the Texas Lottery®
Beginning with the first ticket sold in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated $23 billion in revenue for the state and distributed $46 billion in prizes to lottery players. Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has contributed $17 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas. As authorized by the Texas Legislature, certain Texas Lottery revenues benefit state programs including the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
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