Excitement is in the air in the Houston area as news spreads of a lucky individual winning a substantial Powerball prize. The winner, however, has chosen to keep their identity a mystery, leaving us all to wonder about the lucky millionaire in our midst.

The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all five white ball numbers but missed the red Powerball number. The winning numbers for this life-changing prize were 8-9-11-27-31.

With the Powerball jackpot currently sitting at $20 million, the anticipation is high for the next big winner. Just earlier this month, someone in Sugar Land struck gold with an $800 million Powerball jackpot win, opting to remain anonymous as well.

It’s worth noting that only 11 states, including Texas, allow lottery winners to keep their identities hidden. In most states, winners are required to step into the spotlight within a year of claiming their prize. It’s a special privilege for these lucky few to savor their newfound wealth without the glare of publicity.