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Texas woman sues state lottery after not receiving controversial $83.5M jackpot

  • A woman, identified as Jane Doe, is suing the Texas Lottery Commission for not paying her $83.5 million award after her ticket matched the winning numbers.
  • Doe bought her ticket for the Lotto Texas game on February 17 through the Jackpocket app, and the winning numbers were drawn the same day.
  • The lawsuit claims the Texas Lottery Commission's actions could redirect Doe's unpaid winnings to other purposes, reducing what is owed to her.
  • The Texas Lottery Commission stated they 'do not comment on pending litigation.
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A woman claims in court her $83.5 million prize after she bought her ticket for an app that the Texas Lottery now considers illegal

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By Michelle Watson, CNN A Texas woman is suing the state Lottery Commission for failing to pay her $83.5 million prize, more than three months after the numbers on her ticket matched the winning numbers in a drawing, according to court documents obtained by CNN. “Every Texan knows what that should mean when it comes to the lottery: If you win, you should get paid,” the lawsuit says. “You shouldn’t have to file a lawsuit to get paid when you win …

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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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