$83.5M Lotto Texas Jackpot Sparks Legal Controversy

A single winning ticket for an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot was sold at Winners Corner in Austin, a store owned by Jackpocket Inc., a lottery courier service. This jackpot is one of the largest in the Texas lottery's history, having grown since June 2024. The winning numbers were 19, 21, 25, 45, 47, and 52, and the winner chose the cash value option. The identity of the winner is currently unknown, though Texas law permits lottery winners to remain anonymous. This event raised controversy as the Texas Senate Finance Committee questioned the legality of lottery courier companies like Jackpocket, which operate via smartphone apps, potentially conflicting with state laws against selling lottery tickets by phone. The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize.