RE: Texas Lottery

In response to Texas Twister's post Texas Lottery. I agree that this is a very frustrating and anger provoking situation, not only to those directly involved but also to those who play the lottery. It is easy to think that since a crook like Pankaj Joshi took the ticket from Mr. Willis under false pretenses and was paid, then Mr. Willis should be given what he rightfully and fairly deserves. However, who is truly responsible? I believe that there are many questions that should be answered before telling the Texas Lottery Commission to dish out another million dollars. For instance, was Joshi affiliated or employed by the Texas Lottery Commission just because he sold and cashed their tickets? Who is truly responsible for identifying winning tickets: purchaser, cashier, Texas Lottery Commission? What I'm trying to say is if you had a winning ticket in your pocket but failed to recognize it, is the Texas Lottery Commission supposed to give you a phone call and tell you to come get your money? No! It's your fault if you can't look up the numbers and tell whether they match are not. I feel sorry for Mr. Willis but I don't believe the Texas Lottery Commission is to be held responsible for the actions of Joshi and pay out another million dollars to Mr. Willis. That is unless he can prove that the ticket was in fact his and the Texas Lottery Commission has some sort of insurance for these types of situations or Joshi is caught and the money is returned.