Although win the lottery It is the dream of many and especially of those who play regularly, there are others who, through carelessness, can lose a big prize. This can happen to a Houston player who matched five numbers and won US$1 million from the Mega MillionsHowever, on September 15, you could be left without a single dollar for a particular reason. Despite warnings from the organizers of the game of chance, the lucky citizen still has the risk of being left without a cent of what he won with a ticket.
In the last few draws, it has been seen that more than one player has come close to winning the millionaire Mega Millions jackpot. This is what happened to a winner from California which was one number away from taking home US$464 million.
Similarly, a player in New York was also registered who was just one number away from putting the US$435 million Mega Millions jackpot into his account, although, in the end, Yes, he won a generous prize.
There are also cases of citizens who do not give up playing the lottery, despite the low chances of winning a high prize, such as The Michigan player who took home a huge sum despite the fact that the day before he had missed the jackpot by just one number.
The Mega Millions jackpot has been increasing every week since there was no winner. It has surpassed 500 million dollars (Photo: AFP)
WHY MIGHT A $1 MILLION MEGA MILLIONS WINNER LOSE THE PRIZE IN HOUSTON?
The Houston player who won $1 million in the Mega Millions The lucky man could lose his prize if he does not claim it by Sunday, September 15, the United States Lottery reported. The lucky man matched all five numbers (24, 46, 49, 62 and 66) in the March 19 drawing. He was left without the jackpot for not matching the 7 of the Mega Ball.
However, despite the fact that his prize was announced, he has not yet come forward to claim the money and has until 5 pm on Friday, September 13 to drop off his ticket at one of the locations of the Texas Lottery Claim Center.
You can also send your ticket and a claim by courier until September 15, postmarked before Sunday, to Texas Lottery Commission. In this way, you will be able to collect the prize from the game of chance.
“We encourage our Mega Millions players to double-check their tickets, double-check the numbers, and if their numbers match, sign the back of the ticket before claiming their prize at a Texas Lottery claim center.”“said Texas Lottery CEO, Ryan Mindell.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DO NOT CLAIM THE PRIZE?
If the Houston player does not claim the $1 million Mega Millions prizethe money will be given to various programs approved by Texas law. The winners of this lottery have 180 days after the results of the draw to claim their money.
