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Texas Lottery player wins $3M Maximum Millions prize

Palestine resident lands the jackpot!

Texas Lottery Maximum Millions scratch-off game
Samantha Herscher

A Palestine resident is celebrating a windfall after claiming $3 million from the Texas Lottery's Maximum Millions scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at JJ's Fastop #107, and the lucky winner opted to remain anonymous.

This is the first of four top prizes up for grabs in Maximum Millions, a game boasting a $150 million prize pool and exciting odds of winning any prize at 1 in 3.93 (including even money wins). Each ticket costs $30.

How to play Maximum Millions

Think you might be the next big winner? Here's the quick scoop on playing Maximum Millions:

  • Game 1: Reveal two matching symbols in the same spin to win the prize. Three matching symbols triple your win!
  • Game 2: Match any of your numbers to the winning numbers to claim the corresponding prize. Special symbols can multiply your winnings:
    • 5X symbol: Quintuple your prize.
    • 10X symbol: Deca-win your prize.
    • Treasure Chest symbol: Win all 20 prizes instantly!

These are the potential prizes available to players:

Dollar amount Number in the game 
$3,000,000 4
$10,000 20
$1,500 174
$1,000 1,160
$500 7,700
$300 35,411
$200 150,303
$150 121,380
$100 424,840
$50 424,835
$30 637,255

The Texas Lottery: More than just luck

The Texas Lottery goes beyond creating instant millionaires, playing a key role in funding essential programs across the state. Established in 1992, it's become a significant contributor to the state's well-being.

The core mission is to generate revenue for Texas in a responsible way, while offering entertaining lottery products. They achieve this through a multi-pronged approach.

Security and integrity are paramount, ensuring every game is conducted fairly to maintain player trust. Innovation keeps things fresh with the development of exciting new games. Financial responsibility is a cornerstone, with every dollar meticulously spent on generating revenue, enhancing security, improving customer service, and boosting overall productivity. The Texas Lottery prioritizes players, providing clear and accurate information and actively seeking feedback to continuously improve the experience.

Finally, a collaborative work environment fosters open communication and respect for diverse perspectives, allowing them to achieve challenging goals and strive for excellence in everything they do.

Texas wins too!

The Texas Lottery isn't just about creating lucky winners. Since 1992, they've contributed a staggering $38 billion to worthy causes across the state! This investment has a significant impact on the lives of Texans. Here's a breakdown of where the money goes:

  • Education: Over $32.6 billion has been directed towards the Foundation School Fund since 1997, directly supporting public education throughout Texas.
  • Veterans Services: Recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans, the Texas Lottery has dedicated more than $235 million to veterans' programs through special scratch-off games. These funds support organizations that provide direct services to Texas veterans and their families.
  • Other Important Programs: Unclaimed prize money is used to fund various other programs as authorized by the Texas Legislature, benefiting communities across the state.

Enjoy the Texas Lottery, and please play responsibly.

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