Texas gas station learns of $810M Mega Millions win during closing time

On a Tuesday night, a gas station in Sugar Land, Texas, learned that it had sold a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $810 million. The employees were preparing to close when they received a late-night call informing them of the jackpot-winning ticket sold at their location. The ticket holder matched all six drawn numbers: 1, 2, 16, 24, 66, and the gold Mega ball 6. The winner opted for a one-time cash payout of $409.3 million, as confirmed by the Texas Lottery. Murphy USA 8848, the gas station that sold the ticket, expressed excitement about the win and hopes to meet the lucky customer. The store's district manager, Jonathan Amaya, shared that the news was a surprise, and they learned about it through online articles and the phone call. The gas station is located near Constellation Field, home to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, a Triple-A baseball team. The Texas Lottery's executive director, Ryan Mindell, provided advice to the winner, emphasizing the importance of signing the ticket, securing it safely, and consulting financial and legal advisors before claiming the prize in Austin. This win marks the largest lottery prize ever won by a Texas player and the seventh-largest in Mega Millions history. The community is buzzing with excitement, and regular customers have suggested that the employees deserve a raise for their service. The gas station's reputation for politeness and friendliness has been highlighted by patrons, further enhancing the celebratory atmosphere surrounding this monumental win.