Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigatons
Two of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck.
AG Ken Paxton latest to open investigation into Texas lottery
Ken Paxton is the latest to investigate two controversial lottery wins. The latest was an $83.5 million win sold by a store in Austin that was owned by the courier service, Jackpocket. Both the lottery commission and state lawmakers are moving to ban courier services.
Texas Lottery says third-party couriers are illegal after controversial $83.5M jackpot win
The announcement came as lottery officials have faced scrutiny over a controversial $83.5 million lottery ticket that was purchased through courier service.
Texas Lottery Commission bans courier services, Gov. Abbott orders investigation into lottery incidents
Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.
Texas to investigate lottery jackpots as questions swirl about online ticketing firms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two controversial lottery jackpots amid growing scrutiny over the role of online ticketing firms in the state.
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.
Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate 2 ‘suspicious’ Texas Lottery payouts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation of the Texas Lottery, including two “possibly unlawful” winnings that involved the purchase of bulk lottery tickets and the use of third-party courier services.
Controversial jackpots and suspended courier services: What we know about the Texas lottery jackpot investigation
The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas had drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms known as lottery couriers in the state – and nationwide.
Texas Attorney General joins lottery investigation effort
The office will specifically look at the process and two instances involving bulk lottery purchases with the help of third-party courier services. Courier services allow customers to order tickets online or through an app.
What’s up with the Texas Lottery – and what exactly is a lotto courier service?
A man from Malta. A London-based betting company. The Texas Rangers. Here’s everything to know about the controversy.
Cheating allegations and lawsuit lead Texas lawmakers to ponder abolishing state lottery
Allegations of cheating and a new lawsuit have lawmakers in Austin considering something a lot of people across Texas may not ...
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared ...
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns after controversial $83.5M win through courier service
Texas Lottery commissioner Clark Smith resigned on Friday after controversial lottery wins through third-party services.
Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets
The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and ...
Embattled Texas Lottery Commission moves to ban courier companies that sell tickets online
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigated the bulk purchase of millions of dollars with worth of lottery ...
Cowboys' Texas Lottery Partner Under Intense Scrutiny
In business since 1992 and partners with the Dallas Cowboys since 2009, the Texas Lottery is facing calls for a major ...
$325K Texas Lottery ticket sold at North Texas QuikTrip amid controversy
A $325,000 winning Texas Two Step ticket in the Texas Lottery was sold at a QuikTrip in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on ...
Texas Lottery implements policy-contestant actions to maintain integrity of lottery operations
The two policy-contestant actions are meant to build upon the ongoing efforts to maintain the security and integrity of ...