The Texas Lottery has announced that a fifth person has scored a massive prize from scratch tickets in the first week of the year.

A San Antonio resident is $3 million richer after claiming a winning ticket in the Texas Lottery, according to a news release.

SAN ANTONIO — Winner! Winner! Winner! One San Antonio resident woke up $3 million richer after winning a top prize in the Texas Lottery scratch-off Colossal Cashword. The ticket was purchased at 281 Stop, located at 11119 San Pedro Avenue on the north side. The winner decided to remain anonymous.

AUSTIN - The Texas Lottery has added age verification to self-service vending machines.People wanting to buy scratch tickets or game tickets from vending machin

The resident claimed a top prize-winning ticket worth $1 million in the scratch ticket game called 500X, the Texas Lottery Commission said.

AUSTIN - The Texas Lottery has added extra security measures to its self-service vending machines. Lottery players will be required to scan their ID at self-service vending machines. It is part of the effort by the Texas Lottery Commission to make sure players are 18 years old or older.

Two Texas residents had a stroke of luck with scratch lottery games. A San Antonio resident claimed a $3 million prize from scratch game Colossal Cashword with a ticket purchased at 281 Stop, at 11119 San Pedro Ave.

People using Texas Lottery self-service vending machines now need to scan their government-issued photo ID before purchasing games or redeeming prizes to prove they are at least 18.