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But if they don't recognize it as a winner and toss it then the prize goes unclaimed and the pot grows Upvote

What if no one claims the prize? Unclaimed prize money goes back to the state for programs authorized by the Texas Legislature, according to What happens to prize money when someone dies? When a prize is claimed it becomes the property of that individual, even if the prize is paid out as an annuity

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