Overview

• Jane Doe, the anonymous winner of an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, filed a lawsuit on May 21 against the Texas Lottery Commission after months of delay in receiving her prize.
• The winning ticket, purchased on February 17 through the Jackpocket app, was validated by the Commission as authentic, but payment was stalled following a rule change banning courier services.
• The Texas Lottery Commission formally banned third-party courier services on April 29, citing concerns over fairness and integrity in ticket purchasing methods.
• Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the February 17 drawing and the use of courier services in lottery purchases, while broader legislative scrutiny of such services continues.
• The plaintiff is seeking the full jackpot amount, attorney fees, and injunctive relief, while the Commission states the claim is under review and investigations are ongoing.