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Big Wins in Texas as Powerball and Two-Step Deliver Jackpot Prizes
Lottery players across Texas had plenty to cheer about after Monday night’s drawings brought in some serious winnings in games like Powerball, Lotto Texas with Extra!, and Texas Two-Step. Although the top Powerball jackpot wasn’t hit in the Lone Star State, thousands of Texas residents still walked away with cash prizes.
Powerball Pays Out $50,000 in Texas, But Jackpot Goes to New York
The Powerball draw on April 14, 2025, carried an eye-popping jackpot of over $100 million. While Texas didn't see a new millionaire, one lucky player did win $50,000 by matching four white balls and the red Powerball. Over 18,000 Texas Powerball tickets earned a prize in Monday's draw. Out of those, 7,831 players used the Power Play, multiplying their winnings.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers from April 14: 03 – 20 – 30 – 52 – 62 | Powerball: 01 | Power Play: 3x
Meanwhile, the night’s biggest Powerball win came from New York, where a ticket matched five white balls. Since the player had chosen Power Play, their $1 million prize was doubled to $2 million.
No Lotto Texas Jackpot Winner, But Extra! Brings Bonus Payouts
Lotto Texas with Extra! offered a jackpot of $12.5 million on Monday night, but no one matched all six numbers to claim the top prize. However, a few players still cashed in:
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Two tickets matched five numbers with the Extra! option, earning $12,613 each.
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Five tickets without the Extra! add-on received $2,613 each.
Texas Two-Step Produces a $200,000 Winner in Brenham
The biggest win in Texas came courtesy of the Texas Two-Step game, which had a top prize of $200,000. That winning ticket was sold at Stop N Bye #2 on Highway 105 in Brenham, Texas.
In total, more than 15,000 Two-Step tickets earned prizes in Monday’s drawing, according to the Texas Lottery.
Mega Millions Jackpot Now at $96 Million – New Rules in Effect
Looking ahead, lottery players have another shot at a fortune in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, where the jackpot stands at $96 million.
The game recently introduced major changes:
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All tickets now cost $5 (previously $2 or $3 with Megaplier)
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Every ticket now automatically includes a multiplier
These updates have already led to larger payouts in recent drawings.
A Reminder on Responsible Play
While the dream of hitting it big is exciting, lottery officials remind players to stay mindful. Most tickets do not win, and gambling should always be done responsibly.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential support.
