The lottery player is now running out of time as their winning million-dollar ticket will expire in just a matter of weeks if they do not claim it
In the past month, lawmakers have taken action to reign in the lottery, including advancing a bill that prohibits the use of couriers. The Texas Rangers and attorney general’s office also are investigating a $95 million jackpot in 2023 and a $83.5 million win last month.
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The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas had drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms known as lottery couriers in the state – and nationwide.
Couriers take orders online, purchase lottery tickets from a retailer and send a scanned copy to the buyer for a fee.
Three Powerball tickets sold in Texas won $50,000 each but just missed the $219 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched four of five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, Feb. 22, the Texas Lottery said.