As National Lottery Day approaches on July 17, a recent study has identified Frisco, Texas, as the most fortunate lottery city in the state. This analysis reveals that over the past five years, this date has produced an impressive total of more than $41 million in winnings across approximately 7,000 tickets sold in the United States.
According to the study, which was conducted by Casino.org through comprehensive Freedom of Information requests and official state lottery data from 2021 to 2025, Texas ranks as the second luckiest state overall for lottery winnings on July 17. Frisco stands out as the top city in Texas, accumulating a remarkable $1.033 million in lottery wins on this day.
The success of Frisco can be largely attributed to one specific location: the Circle K situated at 12626 El Dorado Parkway. This store has gained recognition as the luckiest in the nation due to selling a ticket that yielded a $1 million jackpot on July 17, 2023. Other Texas cities such as Katy, Roma, and Cleveland also celebrated single-ticket wins of $1 million on the same day, contributing to their prominence in the national rankings.
In terms of ticket volume, Houston led the state with 77 winning tickets sold on July 17 over the past five years, followed closely by San Antonio with 74, while Dallas and Austin tied with 48 each.
Overall, Texas has established itself as a premier destination for lottery players, ranking second in the country for total prize money won on July 17, with a cumulative total of $6.32 million. The state also ranked third nationally for the number of winning tickets sold on this date, totaling 990.
On a broader scale, Florida emerged as the top state for lottery winnings on July 17, achieving the highest total prize money of $10.92 million and selling 2,195 winning tickets. Locally, Danvers, Massachusetts, was recognized as the luckiest city in the U.S. for total prize money, with $2.6 million in winnings driven by a single jackpot ticket sold at Danvers Village Food Shop.
When it comes to ticket purchases, major convenience and grocery chains dominate the market. Nationally, 7-Eleven was the most successful brand, selling 468 winning tickets worth a total of $1.18 million. Publix followed closely with 454 winning tickets totaling $3.22 million, while Circle K ranked third with 272 winning tickets that amassed $1.85 million.
Lottery officials remind participants that while reviewing historical data can enhance the excitement of National Lottery Day, all lottery games remain purely games of chance.
Top 5 Luckiest U.S. Cities by July 17 Prize Money:
- Danvers, Massachusetts — $2,600,000
- Orangeburg, South Carolina — $2,005,000
- Tampa, Florida — $1,123,000
- Delray Beach, Florida — $1,034,000
- Frisco, Texas — $1,033,000
Top 5 Luckiest States by July 17 Prize Money:
- Florida — $10,929,500 (2,195 tickets)
- Texas — $6,323,496 (990 tickets)
- Massachusetts — $4,235,000 (158 tickets)
- South Carolina — $3,335,000 (282 tickets)
- North Carolina — $1,712,008 (162 tickets)
Top 5 Retail Brands by July 17 Winning Tickets:
- 7-Eleven — 468 tickets ($1,188,392 total prize sum)
- Publix — 454 tickets ($3,226,000 total prize sum)
- Circle K — 272 tickets ($1,859,209 total prize sum)
- Chemron — 116 tickets ($269,500 total prize sum)
- Shell — 113 tickets ($251,500 total prize sum)
