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Texas to investigate lottery jackpots as questions swirl about online ticketing firms

  • Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith resigned amid growing scrutiny over lottery couriers, which lawmakers fear could allow illegal actions in the system.
  • The Texas Lottery Commission banned online lottery ticket sales by courier services, stating it addresses concerns about integrity and fairness.
  • Legislation has been filed to curb courier practices, which some lawmakers believe violate state lottery law.
  • Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized lottery officials for their slow action and expressed that the commission had overlooked their regulatory authority.
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The TexanThe Texan

Attorney General Paxton Launches Investigative Probe Into Texas Lottery 'Process'

The attorney general joins other investigative probes into the Texas Lottery.

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KRIVKRIV

AG Ken Paxton latest to open investigation into Texas lottery

Attorney General Ken Paxton is the latest to open an investigation into two controversial lottery winnings.

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Texas StandardTexas Standard

Investigations, resignations, new legislation: What’s going on with Lotto Texas?

The agency has recently dealt with allegations of unfairness and money laundering. Now lawmakers want answers – and changes.

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Texas to investigate lottery jackpots as questions swirl about online couriers

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.

·Atlanta, United States
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The Gilmer MirrorThe Gilmer Mirror

Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets

By Ayden Runnels and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Feb. 24, 2025 “Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

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The StatesmanThe Statesman

Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on bill to ban lottery courier services in Texas

The Senate State Affairs Committee discusses SB28, legislation that would outlaw lottery courier companies that sell game tickets via smartphone apps.

·Austin, United States
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