$26.75M Jackpot Unclaimed: Someone In Texas Is Rich & Doesn’t Know
Someone in Texas Just Won a $26.75 Million Lottery Jackpot!
What Happened?
Imagine going to the store, buying a lottery ticket, and waking up the next day $26.75 million richer. That’s exactly what happened to one lucky person in Angleton, Texas!
On Monday night, August 10, a single ticket matched all six winning numbers in the Lotto Texas drawing. The ticket was a Quick Pick—meaning the computer randomly chose the numbers—and it was sold at:
Murphy USA #5695
1803 N. Velasco St., Angleton, Texas
How Much Money Are We Talking About?
The advertised jackpot was $26.75 million, but the winner chose the cash value option when buying the ticket. That means they’ll get a lump sum of:
$14,303,717.61
(before taxes)[!IMPORTANT]
Taxes will take a big bite! The IRS automatically withholds 24% for federal taxes, and Texas has no state income tax—but the winner may owe more when they file their tax return.
What Happens Next?
The winner has 180 days from the drawing date (August 10) to come forward and claim the prize. As of Tuesday, no one has claimed it yet.
Steps to Claim the Prize:
- Sign the back of the ticket immediately (this proves ownership).
- Keep it safe—treat it like cash!
- Contact the Texas Lottery Commission to schedule a claim appointment.
- Decide on publicity—Texas law allows winners to stay anonymous for prizes over $1 million.
- Get professional help—hire a financial advisor and tax expert before spending a dime.
The Store Gets a Bonus Too!
The retailer that sold the winning ticket—Murphy USA #5695—is eligible for a $25,000 bonus through the Texas Lottery’s Retailer Bonus Program. Not a bad day at work!
A Jackpot That Kept Growing
This jackpot didn’t happen overnight. Here’s the timeline:
- April 22: Jackpot started at $5 million
- 48 drawings later (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays): No winner
- August 10: Jackpot hit $26.75 million—and someone finally won!
That’s over 3 months of rollovers!
Lots of Other Winners Too!
It wasn’t just the jackpot winner celebrating. In the same drawing:
- Over 42,000 tickets won smaller prizes
- Prizes ranged from $2 up to $14,327
- So check your tickets—even if you didn’t hit the jackpot, you might have won something!
What Happens to the Jackpot Now?
After a jackpot is won, it resets. The next Lotto Texas drawing (Wednesday, August 12) will have an estimated jackpot of:
$5 million
And the cycle begins again!
How Does Lotto Texas Work?
If you’re new to the game, here’s the simple version:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Numbers to pick | 6 numbers from 1 to 54 |
| Drawing days | Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays |
| Drawing time | 10:12 p.m. CT |
| Ticket cost | $1 per play |
| Quick Pick option | Let the computer choose for you |
You win by matching 3, 4, 5, or all 6 numbers. Match all 6 → Jackpot!
Summary
- One ticket sold in Angleton, Texas won the $26.75 million Lotto Texas jackpot on August 10
- Winner chose cash option: $14.3 million before taxes
- Ticket was a Quick Pick from Murphy USA #5695
- Winner has 180 days to claim (and can stay anonymous)
- Store gets a $25,000 bonus
- 42,000+ other tickets won smaller prizes
- Jackpot resets to $5 million for the next drawing
FAQ
1. Can the winner stay anonymous?
Yes! In Texas, winners of prizes over $1 million can choose to remain anonymous. Their name and city won’t be released publicly.
2. What is a "Quick Pick"?
A Quick Pick means the lottery terminal randomly selects your numbers for you. You don’t have to choose them yourself.
3. How long does the winner have to claim the prize?
180 days from the drawing date (August 10). After that, the money goes back to the state for future prizes and programs.
4. What if the ticket is lost or damaged?
Sign the back immediately! A signed ticket is a legal document. If it’s lost or damaged before signing, anyone could claim it. Keep it in a safe place.
5. Where does lottery money go?
Besides prizes, Texas Lottery revenue supports public education, veterans’ programs, and other state services. So even non-winning tickets help the community!
Dream big, play responsibly, and always sign your ticket!