A massive $78 million Lotto Texas jackpot is still sitting out there unclaimed, and the clock is officially ticking. The lucky ticket was sold at Gordon’s Bait & Tackle in Brownsville, yet no winner has stepped forward — even though they already locked in the cash-value option of $43.6 million before taxes.
Before the excitement fades, here are a few key things to know:
⭐ What We Know So Far
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The winning numbers: 7, 17, 23, 28, 39, 48
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The player chose their own numbers—no quick pick here.
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This jackpot ranks as the sixth-largest in Lotto Texas history.
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The prize has a firm expiration date: May 14, 2026.
The jackpot didn’t just appear overnight. It started climbing back in February 2025 after resetting at $5 million and grew for months until this massive win. Yet the person holding the multimillion-dollar ticket might not even realize it.
⭐ What Happens Next
Texas Lottery officials are encouraging the winner to:
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Sign the ticket immediately
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Store it somewhere secure
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Get financial and legal guidance
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Call the Texas Lottery to schedule a claim appointment
Courtney Arbour, executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, says they’re excited to meet the winner once they finally come forward — and she reminds players that the state’s lottery games are run with strong security and oversight.
Bottom line? Someone in South Texas is sitting on a life-changing ticket. If that person doesn’t claim it by the deadline, this multimillion-dollar prize will simply vanish.
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