Overview

• Jane Doe purchased a winning $83.5 million Lotto Texas ticket on February 17, 2025, using the Jackpocket courier service, later banned by the Texas Lottery Commission.
• The Texas Lottery Commission has withheld her winnings, citing the immediate ban on third-party courier services implemented a week after her win.
• Doe filed a lawsuit on May 19, 2025, alleging the commission is stalling payment and retroactively changing rules to avoid honoring her claim.
• The commission confirmed Doe was the lawful bearer of the winning ticket but stated her claim is under review and subject to external investigation.
• The case has intensified scrutiny of Texas Lottery practices, prompting investigations by the Texas Rangers and legislative discussions on regulating courier services.