One lucky Euless resident just turned a quick stop at a Fort Worth food mart into a $3 million payday. A $50 Colossal Cashword scratch-off bought at Moonlight Food Mart on 13900 Trinity Blvd. hit one of the game’s four top prizes, and the winner has already claimed the haul. With that win, all of Colossal Cashword’s biggest payouts are now officially off the board. State and local reporting also notes that the retailer that sold the ticket may be in line for a bonus for moving the winning stub.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Texas Lottery news release identified the claimant as an Euless resident who stepped forward to secure the $3 million prize after purchasing the Colossal Cashword ticket at Moonlight Food Mart.
Colossal Cashword Totals and Odds
According to the Texas Lottery, Colossal Cashword put more than $162.4 million in total prizes into play, with overall odds of 1 in 3.31. The prize table for the game shows four $3 million top prizes were printed, and lottery records now list all four as claimed.
Retailer Bonus and Claiming Window
The Fort Worth store that sold the winning ticket may be eligible for a $10,000 retailer bonus, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The outlet also notes that, according to lottery officials, players with winning Colossal Cashword tickets have until Oct. 13 to claim their prizes.
What Winners and Players Should Know
If you are hanging onto an unclaimed Colossal Cashword ticket, check the Texas Lottery for claim instructions and claim-center locations, or call 800-37-LOTTO for assistance. The agency’s site explains where different prize levels are paid and highlights the deadlines tied to each game’s official end date, which is crucial information for anyone holding higher-tier winning tickets.
