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Houston resident wins $5 million on Texas Lottery scratch ticket

A Houston resident won the $5 million top prize on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a store in Houston.

Where
Houston
When
Nov. 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Harris

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Lottery prize$5 million1 2 Who pays or receives it: Texas Lottery
  • Retailer bonus$10,0002 Who pays or receives it: Texas Lottery

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Who's involved

  • Texas Lotteryconfirmed the winning ticket and prize details
  • Super Kretail location where winning ticket was purchased

The facts

  • The winning ticket was from the $5 Million Titanium Black scratch game.2
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Super K on San Felipe Street near Fountain View Drive, west of I-610 West Loop.2
  • This marks the second time a player has hit the game's top payout.2
  • The winner chose to remain anonymous.2
  • Super K may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus through the Texas Lottery's Retailer Bonus Program.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Houstonian wins $5 million from Uptown scratch ticket, Texas Lottery says

    Houston Chronicle

  • Houston resident wins $5 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket

    FOX 26 Houston

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  1. Houstonian wins $5 million from Uptown scratch ticket, Texas Lottery says Houston Chronicle Not rated, November 5, 2026
  2. Houston resident wins $5 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket FOX 26 Houston Not rated, November 5, 2026

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