The ticket, purchased for the May 24 drawing, was sold at the Polar Express #3 gas station on Blalock Road in northwest Houston. Although the lucky individual matched all five of the numbers, the ticket did not match the Mega Ball, which would have led to a whopping $453 million payout.

The Texas Lottery, in an email to KPRC 2, confirmed that once the winner comes forward and completes the necessary claim process, a news release with more details will be issued. For now, the identity of the fortunate person remains a mystery.

In addition to the $3 million prize, the Megaplier bonus, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes, was applied to the ticket. The Texas Lottery encourages the winner to promptly come forward and take advantage of this life-changing windfall.

Texas residents who are eagerly awaiting the next drawing should stay updated on the latest information regarding the May 24 drawing. The Texas Lottery offers more details on their website for those interested.

As the search for the unidentified winner continues, Houston residents are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Could it be a local resident who has just become an overnight millionaire? Only time will reveal the answer to this intriguing lottery mystery.

The Texas Lottery reminds all players to keep their tickets safe and check them carefully. It is possible that several smaller winning tickets remain unclaimed, waiting to be discovered.