One jackpot winner spent $25 million on nearly every possible number combination, while another bought tickets through a third-party app.
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.
A representative of one of the courier companies told the Texas Lottery Commission that a state regulation is needed, not a statewide ban.
Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders have set off widening state investigations over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules.
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the bulk purchase of millions of dollars with worth of lottery tickets.
The future of the Texas Lottery is uncertain as it faces allegations of fraud, money laundering, and manipulation.
The Texas Lottery Commission has banned lottery couriers, but Lotto.com and Jackpot.com are still taking orders in Texas.
The target for the ire of State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, was the Texas Lottery Commission and its new executive director, Ryan Mindell. Bettencourt pounded the desk, demanded answers and ...
The Texas Senate has unanimously voted to criminalize lottery couriers, despite the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers arguing that they are responsible businesses that expand access to lottery
Popular lottery app Jackpocket has stopped operating in Texas amid controversy and investigations into the Texas Lottery.
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