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Houston resident claims $1 million winning Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket

“The claimant elected to remain anonymous,” the lottery stated in a press release on Wednesday morning.
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HOUSTON — It’s time to call your friends and family who regularly travel along Westheimer Road!

The Texas Lottery announced Wednesday a Houstonian had recently claimed a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket.

It was the top prize on the $1,000,000 Golden Riches game, which costs $50 a ticket.

“This was the third of four top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. $1,000,000 Golden Riches offers more than $200 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.52, including break-even prizes,” stated the lottery

Texas Lottery said the grand prize ticket was purchased at Randalls #2961, located at 9960 Westheimer Road, on Houston’s west side.

“The claimant elected to remain anonymous,” the lottery stated in a press release.

The year 2020 may be a write-off overall, but so far it's turning out to be a good year for lottery players in Houston. Just two months ago another Houstonian won $3 million on a scratch-off ticket, the lottery said.

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