Update: Word from Zynga is it still not legit released, I am gonna believe the guy that provided the below images as telling the truth.
So This comes from a reliable source. This is very likely NOT someone who cheated. And if they Did I will hunt them down and club them in the head with a shoe.
This appears to be a SUPER SLOW ROLL OUT. It appears the Golden Ticket sends are sent to idle farmers. Instead of needing neighbors to expand, you need surveys.
I JUST WISH THEY WOULD HURRY UP ALREADY, WHY CONTINUE TO MAKE US WAIT