Round Rock resident wins $1M on Mega Millions ticket sold in Arlington

ROUND ROCK, Texas - A Round Rock resident narrowly missed the $1.22 billion jackpot, matching all five white ball numbers, and missing the Mega Ball number by one digit. The player's pick was 5 and the winning number was 6.
What we know:
The Round Rock resident claimed the $1 million prize for the Dec. 27, 2024 drawing.
The ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven Convenience store in Arlington, Texas. It was a Quick Pick ticket.
What we don't know:
The Round Rock resident opted to remain anonymous.
About Mega Millions
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Mega Millions is played by choosing five numbers from a field of 70 and one Mega Ball number from the second field of 25 numbers. To win the Mega Millions jackpot, players must match all six numbers drawn, including the Mega Ball. Players matching fewer numbers may not win the jackpot, but could still walk away winners.
Mega Millions currently offers a $20 million starting jackpot and a second-tier (Match 5+0) prize of $1 million. By choosing the Megaplier feature for $1 more per Play, players can multiply their non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four or five times, winning as much as $5 million.
Drawings are broadcast each Tuesday and Friday at 10:12 p.m. CT.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Texas Lottery Commission