Mega Millions, Texas Lottery Reveal Christmas Eve Winner

Mega Millions, Texas Lottery Reveal Christmas Eve WinnerAlejandro Garay via Unsplash.comIt was a tough night to sleep across the Big Country of West Texas near Abilene and Big Springs last night. They were struggling to get some shut-eye in Lufkin, Lubbock, Amarillo, and Odessa too. Could it be everyone was all wide-eyed because of Christmas Eve or was something else going on?Just look at the expression on Santa's face when he saw how much the Mega Millions Jackpot was on Christmas Eve. Let's just say Christmas Eve and a billion dollars would keep most of us from sleeping.Kraken Images via Unsplash.comSure the arrival of Santa Claus was probably the most prolific reason that folks were too excited to sleep last night. But then again there was a matter of $1 billion dollars in holiday cheer that was looking for a home in Tuesday's Mega Millions multi-state lottery drawing. When 10 pm finally rolled around last night the principles at Mega Millions were estimating the top prize in the annuitized jackpot would be an even $1 billion. The lump sum payout or cash payout was forecast to be $448.8 million. And yes, Mega Millions has a history of paying out jackpots on Christmas Eve. Here is how the Christmas Eve drawing played out.Our sources at Mega Millions confirmed before they went home for Christmas Day that no tickets sold across the game's footprints matched the numbers needed to claim the $1 billion prize. That means that when Mega Millions draws on Friday night, the top prize in the game will be an estimated $1.15 billion.The Texas Lottery did report moderate to extensive activity as far as winning is concerned. The state produced a $30,000 winner and eight tickets sold in Texas earned a prize of $10,000.Heck, 67 Texas-sold tickets earned a prize of $1,500 in the Christmas Eve Mega Millions drawing. You may have purchased your ticket at a gas station like the one pictured below.Google Maps/Google StreetviewGoogle Maps/Google Streetviewloading...Here are the numbers from Christmas Eve for Mega Millions:11   14   38   45   46   Mega Ball 3  Megaplier x3If you think you have a winner please verify that ticket at the Official Texas Lottery website or the Official Mega Millions website. Those are the sites of record when it comes to confirming lottery wins with this game. All in all, it appears as if Texas tickets earned about 310,000 prizes in last night's drawing. The $30,000 winner was the largest from the state-sold tickets.USA Mega via YouTubeUSA Mega via YouTubeloading...Your next chance at instant riches comes tonight in the Powerball game. The jackpot in Powerball is estimated to be $117 million for the annuity and $53.4 for the lump sum. There will be a Lotto Texas with Extra! drawing tonight. That game boasts a jackpot of $57.25 million for the annuity. If you win and opt for the lump sum the payout would be $31.2 million.Please note that no matter how much holiday magic you have at your house you're probably not going to win the big money in the lottery. Playing lottery games involves a risk of losing money. If you have a gambling problem, please seek assistance. You may call 1-800-GAMBLER for free referrals to qualified and compassionate counselling. Good Luck. 21 Disappointing Lights Around The HolidaysNot all lights can be festive! Here are some that won't lift spirits as high as others!Gallery Credit: tsm/Timmy!random outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightsrandom outside lightscopy car lightsAround The WebMore From News Talk 96.5 KPEL