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A Texas man is set to travel the world after winning a $41 million Texas Lottery jackpot prize.
A Richardson resident claimed money for the April 20 drawing, according to a Texas Lottery news release. The winning Quick Pick ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store matched all six numbers drawn (21-28-33-34-43-44).
The plaintiff, who requested anonymity, said he had been playing the lottery for 30 years before winning the big prize. After collating all the numbers, lottery officials revealed that the applicant said, “I’ve been thinking about it all night!”
When asked what he would do with his prize money, the plaintiff said he was looking forward to using it to make time to travel and help his children and grandchildren, adding: “There’s a world out there to see!”
What is the biggest prize ever won in Texas?
Seven Bridges Revocable Trust of Fredericksburg has claimed a share of the estimated $1.8 billion Powerball grand prize advertised in the September 6, 2025 drawing.
Complainant selected the cash value option at the time of purchase and received $410,324,470.28 before taxes, a new Texas Lottery record for the highest prize paid to a single player.
Natassia Paloma can be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma at x. natassia_paloma on Instagram and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook.
