McKinney resident wins $17 million Texas Lotto prize with ticket bought in Dallas

A McKinney resident claimed a $9.7 million Texas Lotto jackpot prize from an August 16 drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Dallas.
The winner plans to remain anonymous and chose the cash option over the $17 million annuity.
The winner called their girlfriend after realizing they won and plans to buy a house and retire.
Lotto Texas drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night at 1012 PM.

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