Fort Worth resident spends $50 to win $5 million on 'Ultimate' scratch-off lottery ticket
A Fort Worth resident is $5 million dollars richer after buying a $50 winning lottery scratch-off ticket.
Who won the Texas scratch-off ticket?
According to WFAA, a winner from Haslet, who remains anonymous, bought the winning ticket from Mighty Convenience, located at 13075 Saginaw Boulevard in Tarrant County. The ticket was part of the Texas Lottery's $5 million Ultimate scratch-off game, according to lottery officials.
How is the Texas '$5,000,000 Ultimate' scratch-off game played?
Texas scratch-off games typically involve purchasing a ticket from an authorized retailer, such as a convenience store or gas station. Each ticket has a series of concealed areas that players scratch off to reveal symbols, numbers, or prize amounts.
The specific gameplay and rules vary depending on the particular scratch-off game, but generally, players aim to match certain symbols or numbers to predetermined winning combinations outlined on the ticket.
Prizes can range from small cash amounts to larger jackpot winnings, and some tickets may also offer additional features like bonus games or second-chance drawings for extra chances to win.
How many people can win the '$5,000,000 Ultimate' scratch-off game?
The game provides four opportunities to win $5 million, with only one claimed thus far. Although the top prize is restricted to four winners, according to the Texas Lottery, there can be a total of 258 winners who secure $10,000 each, with 146 already claimed.
Where can people see current winners and prizes available for scratch-off tickets?
You can see what prizes are still available, claim prizes, or check the current game status at the Texas Lottery.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas resident strikes $5 million jackpot with $50 scratch-off ticket
