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Lufkin Today
By the People, for the People
Anonymous Lufkin player wins $1 million on Texas Lottery 500X ticket
The lucky winner bought the $50 ticket at Kwick Korner Food Mart in Lufkin.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A Lufkin, Texas resident has won the top $1 million prize on a 500X scratch-off ticket from the Texas Lottery. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the $50 ticket at the Kwick Korner Food Mart. This was the 13th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, with additional prizes still available.
Why it matters
Lottery wins of this magnitude are rare, and the anonymity of the winner adds an air of mystery. The 500X game has proven to be a popular and lucrative offering from the Texas Lottery, with millions in prizes still unclaimed.
The details
The winning 500X scratch-off ticket was purchased at the Kwick Korner Food Mart located at 203 S. Timberland Drive in Lufkin, Texas. The $50 ticket delivered the top prize of $1 million to the anonymous winner. This was the 13th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, with 14 $25,000 prizes, 32 prizes of $5,000, and hundreds of thousands of smaller prizes still available.
- The winning ticket was purchased on an unspecified date.
The players
Kwick Korner Food Mart
The Lufkin, Texas convenience store where the winning $1 million 500X scratch-off ticket was purchased.
Texas Lottery
The state-run lottery organization that offers the 500X scratch-off game, which has delivered a $1 million top prize to an anonymous Lufkin resident.
What’s next
The Texas Lottery will continue to offer the 500X scratch-off game, with 14 $25,000 prizes, 32 prizes of $5,000, and hundreds of thousands of smaller prizes still available for players to claim.
The takeaway
This $1 million lottery win in Lufkin, Texas highlights the excitement and life-changing potential of playing the state's lottery games. While the winner chose to remain anonymous, their good fortune serves as a reminder of the thrill of striking it big and the importance of responsible gambling.
