Circle K on San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio sold a $1 million Texas Lottery ticket
A $1 million scratch-ticket prize tied to a San Antonio purchase
A $1 million Texas Lottery winning ticket was sold at a Circle K gas station on San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio, near North Star Mall. The prize came from the Texas Lottery scratch-ticket game “Instant Millions,” which carries a $1 million top prize.
The winner has remained anonymous. The prize was claimed on January 27, 2026, through the Texas Lottery’s claims process.
What “Instant Millions” is and how the top prize is structured
“Instant Millions” is a $20 scratch-ticket game that advertises 27 chances to win per ticket and a game-wide total prize pool exceeding $91 million. The overall odds of winning any prize in the game are listed as 1 in 3.80. Like most scratch-ticket products, the game includes multiple prize tiers—ranging from break-even outcomes to the top prize.
Texas Lottery game data for “Instant Millions” shows four $1 million top prizes were printed for the game, and two had been claimed as of January 31, 2026. Lottery officials note that prize availability can change as tickets are distributed, sold, and redeemed.
- Game: Instant Millions (scratch ticket)
- Ticket price: $20
- Top prize: $1,000,000
- Overall odds (any prize): 1 in 3.80
Retailer payments and what a store may receive
Texas operates a retailer bonus structure that can provide a store with an additional payment when a top-prize ticket is sold. In this case, the Circle K location may be eligible for a $10,000 retailer bonus tied to the top-prize claim. Retailer bonuses are separate from player winnings and are handled through the lottery’s retailer program rules.
How Texas Lottery claims work for large prizes
For high-dollar prizes, the Texas Lottery requires in-person processing steps that go beyond standard retailer redemptions. The agency’s claim-center system is designed to handle larger payouts and to verify identity and ticket validity before funds are released.
Texas Lottery prizes up to $2.5 million (that are not annuities) may be claimed at any Texas Lottery claim center; prizes up to $5 million may be claimed at select major-city claim centers.
For scratch-ticket games, the claim deadline is tied to the game’s official end date, not the purchase date. Texas rules provide a 180-day claim period following the official end of the scratch-ticket game.
What remains unknown
Because the winner remained anonymous, details such as where the ticket was scratched, how long it was held before being presented for payment, and how the prize will be used are not public. The Texas Lottery does not release identifying information for winners who exercise the option to remain anonymous under state rules.