Brownsville, Texas – A lucky Lotto Texas player is now holding a life-changing ticket worth an estimated $78 million after matching all six winning numbers in the November 15 drawing. The ticket was sold at Gordon’s Bait & Tackle, located at 7066 Padre Island Highway in Brownsville, and features the player-selected numbers 7, 17, 23, 28, 39, and 48.
Prize Claimed as Cash Option Worth $43.6 Million
The winner chose the cash value option at the time of purchase and will receive an estimated $43.6 million before taxes. As of now, the prize has not been claimed, and the ticket holder has 180 days from the draw date to step forward. Although Gordon’s Bait & Tackle will receive the standard 5% sales commission, it will not earn an additional retailer bonus. The Texas Lottery only offers retailer bonuses for Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot tickets.
This historic win ended a record-setting stretch of 116 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The prize initially started at $5 million for the February 19 drawing and continued to grow until it was finally claimed on Saturday evening. At $78 million, this jackpot stands as the sixth largest in the history of the Lotto Texas game.
Texas Lottery Urges Winner to Safeguard the Ticket
“We are thrilled that a lucky player purchased the jackpot-winning ticket for this long-awaited Lotto Texas jackpot win, which is one of the largest in the game’s history,” said Courtney Arbour, executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which oversees the Texas Lottery. “We look forward to meeting and congratulating the winner when they come forward to claim the prize. Texans can feel confident that wins like this are supported by secure, well-managed games under TDLR. If you believe you are the lucky ticket holder, please sign your ticket, keep it in a safe place, seek financial and legal advice, and call the Texas Lottery to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.”
The Texas Lottery continues to remind participants that large wins like this help support public programs and services. Players are encouraged to always play responsibly and double-check their numbers after each drawing.
This remarkable moment not only marks a personal fortune for one player but also highlights the impact of the Lotto Texas game in fueling dreams and benefiting communities across the state.
