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Before we start with our regular lottery updates, we have an urgent lottery notice for the Lone Star State. A Texas resident has just two weeks to claim a $1 million Mega Millions prize before it expires. Yes, you read that right - a million-dollar prize is just days away from going unclaimed!

On October 27, 2020, a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the Food Fast convenience store in Tyler, Texas. The lucky ticket perfectly matched five of the white ball numbers: 6, 13, 34, 46 and 62. While it missed out on the Mega Ball (number 1), the ticket still qualified for the game's second-tier prize of a cool $1 million.

Now here's the catch: Texas Lottery rules give winners 180 days to claim their prizes. That grace period is fast running out, and will expire on April 25, 2021. After that, the $1 million goes back to the state and gets allocated to programs funded by Texas Lottery sales.

Alright, Texans - we don't want anyone to miss out on a life-changing amount of money. So, if you happen to frequent that Food Fast store or if you remember buying a Mega Millions ticket there around October 27 last year, go check your tickets now!

Here's a quick reminder on how to claim your Texas Lottery prize. If you have the winning ticket, sign the back immediately and keep it in a safe place. As for claiming, prizes of $1 million or more must be claimed at Texas Lottery Headquarters in Austin. You can also claim by mail. To do this, fill out the claim form available from the Texas Lottery website, insert the signed ticket and the completed claim form into an envelope, and mail it to the Texas Lottery Commission. The process is simple, but it must be completed before the deadline - so you better hurry!

For those who've checked their tickets and unfortunately, don't hold the winning one, don't feel let down. Here at The Lottery Lab, we're all about showering you with opportunities to win big. Visit our website to find the latest news on all lotteries in the United States, tips and tricks to increase your chances of winning, layered wheel systems to boost your lottery strategy, and so much more.

And finally, to the lucky - albeit, absent-minded - millionaire out there in Texas, claim your prize before it's too late! Remember, a single ticket's price just might be your ticket to a luxurious life.