Texas Lottery Commission says couriers no longer allowed to sell tickets
The Texas Lottery Commission’s executive director said Monday he would move to ban couriers from buying lottery tickets after finding that state law bars the practice, an about-face from the agency’s yearslong claim it had no control over such third-party sales.
Texas Lottery Commission moves to ban courier services
Under the proposed amendments, a retailer that works in concert with a courier service would have their lottery ticket sales agent license revoked.
Texas Lottery moves to ban courier services after controversial win
The days of buying Texas Lottery tickets on an app or online could be coming to an end, just days after a controversial win in the state drew the attention of Texas officials.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas Rangers investigation into controversial Texas Lottery jackpots
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the April 2023 Lotto Texas draw in which a single player guaranteed he or she would win a $95 million jackpot by purchasing virtually every one of the 25.
Texas Lottery wins under investigation by Texas Rangers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two recent wins that have caught the attention of state officials.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutiny
Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.
Texas Lottery Commission cracks down on couriers amid rigging accusations
The Texas Lottery Commission is targeting couriers who buy large numbers of tickets to rig the lottery. This crackdown follows accusations that couriers help big money groups guarantee wins by purchasing every possible combination.
Abbott directs Texas Rangers to investigate 2 lottery jackpots for ‘potential wrongdoing’
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the circumstances behind two lottery jackpots, saying the winnings raised questions about the fairness and integrity of the Texas Lottery.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he has 'no confidence' in the Texas Lottery
In an exclusive interview, the powerful Republican cast major doubt on the future of the 33-year-old, state-run gaming ...
Dan Patrick gives Speaker Burrows a vote of confidence at conservative gathering
AUSTIN — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threw a vote of confidence behind new House Speaker Dustin Burrows, telling a packed ...
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Texas Lottery win raises concerns from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 'Doesn't look right'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was ...
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Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ “Big Three” have big plans and a wary new dynamic
The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...
Texas' Dan Patrick investigates Austin store that sold $83.5M lottery ticket
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is investigating a lottery store in Austin that sold the $83.5 million winning lottery ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, ready to play ‘hardball’ for bail reform, says House is on board
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.
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Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million ...
Packers submit proposal to ban 'Tush Push' play for 2025 season, per report
The Philadelphia Eagles ' "Tush Push" play is as controversial as it is successful. While the play was not banned by the NFL last offseason, the league's executive vice president of football ...
Dan Patrick's new plan would only enrich crypto bros with millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans to put taxpayer dollars in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to boost an industry economists warn will ...