The largest prize in the history of the Texas Lottery has been claimed

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The largest prize ever in the history of the Texas Lottery has finally been claimed.

The jackpot was $157 million. That was the pre-tax prize won via the Texas Lottery and claimed by South Dakota lottery trust, according to Texas Lottery officials.

The winning ticket was purchased in San Angelo and is just the third time in the history of the Texas Lottery that a single prize winner has won more than $ 100 million.

The lucky numbers for that drawing were 12-24-46-57-66 and the Mega Ball 22.

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