Winning Ticket for Tuesday's $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Sold in Texas

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $800 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a whopping $800 million, making it the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The winning ticket for Tuesday's drawing was sold at a convenience store in Humble, Texas.

Humble Convenience Store Sells Winning Ticket

The winning ticket was purchased at the Lucky Spot convenience store located at 225 FM 1960 East in Humble, Texas. The store owner, Jayendra Patel, said he was "thrilled" to have sold the winning ticket.

Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History

The $800 million Mega Millions jackpot is the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The two largest jackpots were both won in the Powerball lottery: a $1.586 billion jackpot in 2016 and a $1.537 billion jackpot in 2018.

Odds of Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are extremely slim. The odds of matching all five white balls and the Mega Ball are 1 in 302,575,350.

What to Do If You Win the Mega Millions Jackpot

If you are lucky enough to win the Mega Millions jackpot, there are a few things you should do:

• Sign the back of the ticket immediately.
• Contact the lottery commission in your state.
• Decide whether you want to take the lump sum or annuity option.
• Seek professional advice from a financial planner.

Conclusion

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a staggering $800 million, making it one of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in Humble, Texas. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are extremely slim, but if you are lucky enough to win, there are a few things you should do to protect your winnings.