Dallas Resident Wins $2.4 Million Texas Two Step Jackpot

The anonymous winner purchased the lucky ticket at a 7-Eleven in Dallas.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:36pm

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A Dallas lottery player has won a $2.4 million jackpot in the Texas Two Step drawing, one of the largest prizes in the game's history since it launched in 2001. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the winning Quick Pick ticket at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Dallas.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpots of this size are rare, and the anonymity of the winner highlights the privacy concerns that often come with such large windfalls. The Texas Lottery also generates significant revenue for education and veterans' programs in the state.

The details

The winning Texas Two Step ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven Convenience Store #36361A, located at 4590 Frankford Road in Dallas. The ticket matched the four white ball numbers of 2-3-19-29 and the red bonus ball number, 9, to score the $2.4 million prize in the March 5 drawing.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on March 5, 2026.
  • The Texas Two Step jackpot was one of the largest since the game launched in 2001.

The players

7-Eleven Convenience Store #36361A

The Dallas convenience store where the winning Texas Two Step ticket was purchased.

Texas Lottery

The state-run lottery that offers the Texas Two Step game, as well as other lottery products that have generated billions in revenue for education and veterans' programs in Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Can you imagine all the old 'friends' who would suddenly come around as soon as they heard you won a couple of million?”

— Johnny Thrash, Author

What’s next

The Texas Lottery will work with the anonymous winner to claim the $2.4 million prize.

The takeaway

This record-breaking Texas Two Step jackpot win highlights the life-changing potential of lottery games, while also underscoring the privacy concerns that often come with such large windfalls. The Texas Lottery's broader mission of supporting education and veterans' programs in the state also makes this a significant event.