(AUSTIN) –Susan Herod of Texas City claimed the sixth of 40 prizes worth $1 million each in the Texas Lottery® scratch-off game $500,000,000 Blockbuster. The instant game features more than half a billion dollars in total prizes, with 34 of them worth $1 million and 9 worth $2.5 million remaining unclaimed. Overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 2.77 including break-even prizes.
The Amburn Food Mart located at 8150 Palmer Highway in Texas City sold the winning ticket, making the store eligible for a $10,000 retailer bonus.
The claimant requested minimal publicity.
Today’s Mega Millions® jackpot is worth an estimated $12 million. Tomorrow’s Lotto Texas® jackpot is worth an estimated $22 million.
