Texan Strikes Gold with $360M Mega Millions Jackpot Win

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Texas at a Stripes convenience store in San Angelo has won the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won by a Texas Lottery player, totaling $360 million. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the October 6 drawing and the winner has chosen the cash value option of $156.9 million before taxes. The Texas Lottery encourages the winner to seek financial and legal advice before claiming the prize, which must be done within 180 days from the draw date. The retailer that sold the winning ticket is eligible for a $1 million retailer bonus.