A Bastrop resident is suddenly a millionaire after claiming a $1 million Powerball prize from the July 8 drawing, according to state lottery records and local coverage. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at the Circle K on State Highway 71 in Bastrop, and the player has chosen to stay anonymous. The payout is the game’s second-tier prize for matching all five white balls.
Winning numbers and where the ticket was sold
According to Texas Lottery records, the ticket matched the white-ball numbers 12, 29, 37, 43 and 55, missing only the red Powerball number 18 to land the $1,000,000 prize. The winning-numbers listing shows the ticket was a Quick Pick sold at CIRCLE K #2741595 at 1483 W SH 71 in Bastrop.
Claim and the retailer
As reported by CBS Austin, the Bastrop resident has officially claimed the prize and opted to keep their identity private. The outlet also notes that the Circle K that sold the winning ticket may be in line for a $10,000 bonus through the Texas Lottery’s retailer bonus program.
How claiming and bonuses work
Winners generally have 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes before the money is shifted into the state’s unclaimed prize pool, according to MySA. The Texas Lottery’s retailer bonus chart indicates that stores that sell tickets worth $1 million or more can qualify for bonus payments, which is why the Bastrop Circle K could be eligible for the typical $10,000 retailer bonus. Players who think they have a winning ticket are advised to complete the Texas Lottery’s validation steps and contact a local claim center for next moves.
