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Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s future
While the Lottery Commission says it can’t regulate sales to couriers, lawmakers want changes after two major jackpots were ...
In criticizing $83M Lotto Texas win, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raises questions about 2023 jackpot
After a single player won Monday night’s Lotto Texas $83.5 million jackpot, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick decided to check out where the lucky ticket was sold. On Tuesday, he paid a surprise visit to the small ...
Texas Lottery lawsuit could make gambling harder
It could soon be harder to gamble in Texas as some Texas lawmakers push for changes to lotto sales. There is an active ...
Texas lawmakers may end lottery amid scandals, calls for reform
Texas lawmakers are considering significant reforms to the state's lottery system, with the possibility of discontinuing the ...
Texas lottery win raises questions about third-party courier services
The person who won the $83.5 million prize bought their ticket through an app called Jackpocket, a subsidiary of the sports ...
North Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen files bill to remove courier lottery loophole
Some Texas congressmen called for the end to the Texas lottery following a recent controversial jackpot bought through a ...
New lawsuit accuses former Texas Lottery director of fraud, manipulating game outcomes and misappropriating lottery funds
The lawsuit alleges a "long running fraud scheme" between former Texas Lottery Commissioner Gary Grief and "Lottery.com and ...
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Texas Lottery concerns: Bill filed to ban app, Internet purchase of lotto tickets
More Texas officials have joined calls for an evaluation of the Texas Lottery after a controversial $83.5 million ticket was ...