How to Check Your Mega Millions Lottery Numbers (Texas Lottery Guide)

Texas Lottery Guide: How to Check Your Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

Check your mega millions lottery numbers quickly. I wish to show you how. All you need to do is keep reading to the end.

You will also learn about the different Texas Lottery games and how to play them. Learn how not just to play but win!

Before we learn how to check your Mega Millions Lottery numbers, let’s start with a proper understanding of the Texas Lottery.

Texas Lottery and the Texas Lottery Commission

Millions of players enjoy the games of the Texas Lottery every day, and the biggest winner of all is Texas education. The Texas Lottery supports Texas education and veterans.

But the Texas Lottery is not just about fun and games.

Texas Lottery Commission has the vision to be the preeminent Lottery and Charitable Bingo agency through innovative leadership, integrity and responsibility, innovation, fiscal accountability, customer responsiveness, teamwork and excellence.

The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products.

Texas Lottery Games

The following games are available in the Texas Lottery:

• Powerball®
• Mega Millions®
• Lotto Texas®
• Texas Two Step®
• All or Nothing™
• Pick 3™
• Daily 4™
• Cash Five®
• Scratch Tickets

How to Check Your Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

Learn How to Check Your Mega Millions Lottery Numbers below:

Click HERE to see if your numbers have matched in the last 180 days!

How to Check the Latest Results

To Check the Latest results, Visit https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/Games/index.html.

Mega Millions – Texas Lottery

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game that Texans have grown to enjoy.

Choose 5 numbers plus a Mega Ball number, and remember that when you buy, you can Megaply your non-grand/jackpot prize winnings!

Mega Millions is one of the two major multi-state lottery games in the United States, with draws held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET.

The game costs $2 per ticket and consists of selecting five numbers from a pool of 70 and one Mega Ball number from a pool of 25.

Mega Millions has a starting jackpot of $40 million and a second-tier (Match 5+0) prize of $1,000,000.

To check mega millions winning numbers and winning details, Check HERE.

Important Notes:

1. In the case of a discrepancy between the numbers and the official drawing results, the official drawing results will prevail.
2. View the Webcast of the official drawings.
3. Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.
4. A ticket is not a valid winning ticket until it is presented for payment and meets the Commission’s validation requirements.
5. ¹ Jackpot Option – payment option as designated on the winning ticket(s)
   • CVO = Cash Value Option
   • AP = 30 Annual Payments*

   *The Grand/Jackpot Prize is paid in 30 annual graduated installments. Annual payments for Mega Millions^® are not equal. Each payment will be greater than the previous year’s payment.

6. ² Megaplier^® Prize Amount – Any non-grand/jackpot prize you win in a Mega Millions play will be multiplied by the Megaplier number drawn if you have purchased the Megaplier feature. Beginning with the October 22, 2013 drawing, the second-tier prize (Match 5 + 0) is increased by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times when Megaplier is purchased. Click here to see the Megaplier prize chart.
7. For a copy of the winner’s list, please email customer.service@lottery.state.tx.us. Be sure to include the game(s) you want, your name and your mailing address.
8. Just the Jackpot^® Play offers 2 chances to win the Mega Millions^® Grand Prize for $3. Just the Jackpot wagers are eligible for the Mega Millions Grand Prize ONLY! Just the Jackpot wagers are not eligible to win any other prize (non-Grand Prize) in the Mega Millions game.

Texas Mega Millions: FAQs

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Texas Mega Millions Lottery:

1. Can I buy a TX Mega Millions ticket online?

If you’re in California, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington State, Washington D.C. or Pennsylvania, you can purchase Mega Millions tickets through lottery.com at play.lottery.com!

2. When is the Texas Mega Millions?

Texas Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights.

3. What time is the Texas Mega Millions drawing?

The Texas Mega Millions drawing occurs at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesdays and Fridays.

4. What is the TX Mega Millions jackpot?

Mega Millions jackpots roll over until there is a winner or multiple winners. You can find the latest Texas Mega Millions jackpot amounts on the Texas Mega Millions Jackpots page.

5. Did anyone win the TX Mega Millions?

When Mega Millions resets to the minimum jackpot, it indicates that one or more players won in the most recent drawing.

6. What are the odds of winning?

Higher than you think! The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.

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How to get Mega Millions drawing results

The easiest way is right on the website. Click Here to access the latest results.

The results of the most recent drawings appear on the home page.

You can also get results from previous drawings.

Also, Results can be obtained from any Texas Lottery retailer.

How long is your winning ticket valid?

Draw Game (Lotto Texas, Mega Millions, Powerball, Cash Five, Pick 3, Daily 4, Texas Two Step and All or Nothing) winning tickets are valid for 180 days from the drawing date.

Scratch tickets are valid for 180 days from the close date of the game set by the Texas Lottery.

How and Where do I Claim my Price?

It’s easy to claim your prize. This table illustrates where you can claim different prize levels.

We recommend that players contact the Texas Lottery® claim center in their area or call 800-375-6886 for hours of operation and be sure they have all the necessary information before traveling to Austin or any Texas Lottery claim center.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for claims that are mailed in to be processed.

Prize Amount	Redeemable at:
$599 or less	Any Texas Lottery retailer or Your local claim center or Lottery Commission in Austin or Fill out a Claim Form online and print it for postal mailing
$600 up to $2.5 Million	Your local claim center or Lottery Commission in Austin or Fill out a Claim Form online and print it for postal mailing
Above $2.5 Million up to $5 Million	Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio Claim Centers or Lottery Commission in Austin or Fill out a Claim Form online and print it for postal mailing
Above $5 Million, all Lotto Texas®, Powerball® and Mega Millions® jackpot prizes, and prizes paid by annuities must be processed at Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin.	Lottery Commission in Austin Please call to make an appointment for processing
Merchandise Prize Pack	Your local claim center or Lottery Commission in Austin or Fill out a Claim Form online and print it for postal mailing. Please allow up to 8 weeks for delivery

How and where prizes are claimed is simplified below:

1. Prizes Claimed at Retailer Locations

Retailers may, and are encouraged to, pay prizes up to and including $599.

2. Prizes Claimed at Claim Centers and Texas Lottery Commission Headquarters

Prizes less than or equal to $2,500,000 that are not paid by annuities may be claimed at any Texas Lottery claim center.

Also, prizes less than or equal to $5,000,000 that are not paid by annuities may be claimed at Texas Lottery claim centers in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Prizes greater than $5,000,000, all Lotto Texas®, Powerball® and Mega Millions® jackpot prizes, and prizes paid by annuities must be processed at Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin.

If you believe you are a holder of such a ticket, please call 800-375-6886 to complete an initial inquiry on your ticket and schedule an appointment to complete the processing of your claim.

3. Prizes Claimed by Mail

Prizes of $1 to $5,000,000 may also be claimed by mail.

The Texas Lottery Commission must check claims over a certain amount for state warrant holds and IRS reporting.

Therefore, U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens are required to provide a Social Security/Tax ID Number to claim prizes of $25 or more and require a claim form for processing.

4. Claim form

Prizes of $25 or more also require a claim form for processing.

You can get a claim form by:

• Fill out a Claim Form online and print it for postal mailing,
• Send an e-mail to request a form,
• Go to your local retailer for a form, or
• Call for a form at 800-37-LOTTO (800-375-6886).

When calling, writing, or emailing us for a form, be sure to include your name, mailing address and a daytime phone number with an area code.

Mailing Instructions

If you claim your prize by mail, please sign and mail your claim ticket to:

Texas Lottery Commission
ATTN: Austin Claim Center
PO Box 16600
Austin, TX 78761-6600

Note: The risk of loss remains with the claimant when mailing tickets.

Deadlines for Claiming Prizes

A ticket holder forfeits any claim to a prize for a draw game after the expiration of the 180th day following the draw date and for a scratch ticket game after the expiration of the 180th day following the official “end of game” as determined by the Commission.

These deadlines may be extended for a period of time for certain “eligible” military personnel.

If you believe you are “eligible,” you may contact Customer Service Hotline at 800-37-LOTTO (800-375-6886) for additional details.

Claims are subject to applicable laws, rules, procedures and final decisions of the Executive Director.

How to locate a Claim Centers

To find the Texas Lottery claim center nearest you, click here.

Acceptable Identification for Claim

Proper identification is defined as one of the following documents or a combination of documents:

• Valid State-issued Driver’s License with a picture
• Valid State issued Temporary Driver’s License with picture
• Valid State issued Identification Card with picture
• Valid Temporary State issued Identification Card with a picture
• Valid United States Veteran’s or Military Identification or Medical Card with a picture
• Valid Temporary State issued Driver’s License (no picture) or Temporary State issued Identification Card (no picture) AND one of the following:
  • Student Identification Card (with picture) – higher education (no high school IDs)
  • Social Security Card (original no copies)
  • Expired State issued Driver’s License (with picture)
  • Expired State issued Identification Card (with picture)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
• Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy) AND one of the following:
  • Student Identification Card (with picture) – higher education (no high school IDs)
  • Social Security Card (original, no copies)
  • Expired State issued Driver’s License (with picture)
  • Expired State issued Identification Card (with picture)
• Valid Passport (with picture)
• Resident Alien Identification, Employment Authorization, Border Crossing Card (with picture) or Consulate Card issued in the United States.

Dos and Don’ts for Speedy Claims

Follow these simple DOs and DON’Ts for speedy claims:

• DO provide only one signature per ticket.
• DO submit a claim form with tickets that are mailed into a claim center.
• Don’t purchase a “winning ticket” from a stranger. The ticket may be stolen, altered, fake, or the prize may already be paid.
• Do not attempt to tape or glue torn tickets together before submitting them with a claim. Just submit the torn pieces.
• Do not use “white-out” to cover information on the ticket.
• Don’t make extra marks or notes on the tickets.
• Don’t scribble out information on the tickets.

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