Austin, October 16, 2025
News Summary
A $2 million winning lottery ticket was sold at the U-Pak-M convenience store in South Austin. The ticket matched all five white ball numbers in the latest Texas Lottery draw. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize, and their identity remains unknown. The excitement coincides with a current Mega Millions jackpot of $625 million, drawing attention from local residents eager to try their luck.
Austin, Texas – A winning lottery ticket worth $2 million was sold at a convenience store in South Austin, according to an announcement from the Texas Lottery on Wednesday. The ticket was purchased at the U-Pak-M convenience store, located at 11940 Manchaca Road, Suite 101. This ticket successfully matched all five white ball numbers in the latest draw.
The winning numbers in this lottery drawing were 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58, although the Mega Ball number, which was 19, did not match. As of now, the identity of the winner has not been disclosed and remains a point of interest among local residents.
Texas Lottery winners have a period of 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes, meaning the lucky winner has time to decide how to proceed with their substantial winnings.
In addition to this exciting win in Austin, the current Mega Millions jackpot stands at $625 million, with a cash prize value estimated at about $288 million. The next drawing is scheduled to take place at 10 p.m. Central Time on Friday.
This win follows a recent high-profile case in which an anonymous individual claimed a $1.8 billion Powerball prize in Fredericksburg, Texas. This winner plans to share their winnings with the community and close friends and family, highlighting the potential for life-changing financial impacts that lottery wins can have.
About the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery was established to generate revenue for public education and veterans’ programs in the state. It offers several games, including scratch-offs and multistate games, and plays a vital role in funding various initiatives that benefit residents.
With excitement surrounding the current lottery seasons and the recent wins, many Texas residents are eager to try their luck in hopes of changing their lives forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where was the winning lottery ticket sold? The winning lottery ticket was sold at the U-Pak-M convenience store located at 11940 Manchaca Road, Suite 101 in South Austin.
- How much is the winning lottery ticket worth? The winning lottery ticket is worth $2 million.
- What were the winning numbers? The winning numbers were 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58, with the Mega Ball number being 19 not matching.
- What is the deadline for claiming the prize? Texas Lottery winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
- What is the jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing? The current Mega Millions jackpot is $625 million with a cash prize value of roughly $288 million.
- When is the next Mega Millions drawing? The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for 10 p.m. Central Time on Friday.
Key Features of the Winning Lottery Ticket
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Winning Amount | $2 million |
| Store Location | U-Pak-M convenience store, 11940 Manchaca Road, Suite 101 |
| Winning Numbers | 12, 22, 49, 57, 58 |
| Mega Ball | 19 (not matching) |
| Claim Deadline | 180 days |
| Current Mega Millions Jackpot | $625 million |
| Next Mega Millions Drawing | 10 p.m. Central Time on Friday |
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Additional Resources
- CBS Austin
- Wikipedia: Texas Lottery
- KVUE
- Google Search: Texas Lottery winner Austin
- KXAN
- Google Scholar: Winning lottery ticket Austin
- Statesman
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Powerball jackpot Fredericksburg
- FOX 7 Austin
- Google News: Texas Lottery winner lawsuit
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