Waco Resident Claims $1 Million Scratch Ticket Prize

Texas Lottery says this was the fifth of ten top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A Waco, Texas resident has claimed a top prize winning scratch ticket worth $1 million from the Texas Lottery's Million Dollar Loteria game. The winning ticket was purchased at the EZ Shop Convenience Store in Waco.

Why it matters

Winning a $1 million lottery prize is an extraordinary event that can significantly impact the life of the winner. This story highlights the excitement and potential life-changing opportunity that can come from playing the lottery, which is a popular pastime for many Texans.

The details

The Texas Lottery says the winning Million Dollar Loteria ticket was purchased at the EZ Shop Convenience Store located at 3730 N. 19th Street in Waco. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. For selling the prize winning ticket, the retailer may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus under the Texas Lottery's Retailer Bonus Program.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on an unspecified date.

The players

EZ Shop Convenience Store

A convenience store located at 3730 N. 19th Street in Waco, Texas that sold the winning $1 million lottery ticket.

Texas Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees the Million Dollar Loteria scratch ticket game in which the $1 million prize was won.

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What’s next

The Texas Lottery says this was the fifth of ten top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game, indicating that there are five more $1 million prizes yet to be won.

The takeaway

This story serves as an inspiring reminder of the life-changing potential of playing the lottery, while also highlighting the excitement and anticipation surrounding the remaining $1 million prizes yet to be claimed in the Million Dollar Loteria game.