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Texas woman who won $83.5 million jackpot still not paid 3 months later, sues Texas Lottery Commission
- A Texas woman who won an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in February has not been paid three months later and has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Lottery Commission.
- The delay stems from the commission banning third-party courier apps like Jackpocket, which the woman used to buy her ticket, causing the dispute over her rightful claim.
- Authorities recognized her winning ticket purchased at a licensed North Austin retailer, but the commission refuses payment, citing the forbidden courier service use despite validating her as the lawful bearer.
- Her solicitor emphasized that they have complied with all regulations and continue to do so, expecting that his client rightfully receive her payment. Meanwhile, the lawsuit characterizes the commission’s refusal to pay as unlawful and accuses them of deliberately delaying the process.
- The woman seeks full payment, attorney costs, and injunctive relief to prevent dissipation of funds, highlighting ongoing legal and political scrutiny within the Texas Lottery system.
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Texas lottery player sues after she hasn’t received $83.5M jackpot — 3 months after massive win
A Texas lottery winner claimed she was denied her $83.5 million jackpot prize because she "lawfully" purchased the winning ticket online through a third-party courier.
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Ventura County StarWoman sues Texas Lottery for not receiving massive prize months after win
The lawsuit claims the Texas Lottery Commission is "stonewalling the winner" of her $83.5 million prize.
Texas woman who won $83.5 million jackpot still not paid 3 months later, sues Texas Lottery Commission
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As state lawmakers decide the future of the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), a Texas woman who won an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot is asking a judge to order the acting executive director of the commission to pay out the winnings. The woman, known as "Jane Doe" in the lawsuit, purchased the winning ticket through a lottery courier service known as Jackpocket. A courier service allows players to purchase a ticket over the …
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