A couple of Houston-area residents just claimed $1M apiece in sc

A couple of Houston-area residents just claimed $1M apiece in scratch-off games
HOUSTON - Two Houston-area residents are starting the spring in a big way. Both claimed $1 million prizes from Texas Lottery scratch-off games, according to lottery officials.A Magnolia resident claimed a top prize in the $1,000,000 Crossword game after buying the winning ticket at Hardin Food Store. The winner chose to remain anonymous. The store that sold the ticket, which is located at 26335 Hardin Store Road in Magnolia, may be eligible for a $10,000 retailer bonus.The overall odds of winning any prize are one in 3.41, including break-even prizes, according to the Texas Lottery.In Huffman, another anonymous player also had a stroke of luck with a $1 million top prize in the Casino Millions scratch-off game. That ticket was bought at Huffman Express at 25705 FM 2100 Road. The retailer could also qualify for a $10,000 bonus.
The overall odds of winning in the Casino Millions game is one in 3.45.These two wins follow a $2M win by a Missouri City resident and two $1M wins by residents in Kingwood and Hempstead earlier this month.Got a news tip or story idea? Email us at [email protected] or call 713-521-4310 and include your name and the best way to reach you.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, there are resources. Here are some provided by the Texas Lottery.www.khou.com/article /news/local/missouri -city-lottery-scratc h-off/285-484f8
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