When a “purchasing group” won a ninety-five-million-dollar jackpot, the victory caused a scandal in a state where opposition ...

Smith has been with the Texas Lottery Commission since November 2023, when he was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Smith is an Austin-based attorney who previously served as general counsel for the ...

The Brief AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery. This comes after a ruling from a Travis County judge that put on hold a new rule change ...

A Texas lottery winner claimed she’s being denied her $83.5 million jackpot prize because she “lawfully” purchased the winning ticket online through a third-party courier. The unidentified ...

Two recent Texas Lottery wins will be investigated by the Texas Rangers. The investigations are into an $83.5M win in Austin ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Lottery Commission took a major step Monday, announcing that third-party courier services are not allowed to operate under state law following recent controversy over a ...

AUSTIN, Texas — At the Texas State Capitol on Monday, lottery officials faced an onslaught of questions amid controversies. The Senate Committee on State Affairs met to discuss Senate Bill 28 ...

A Texas Lottery stand at an Austin convenience store on Feb. 20, 2025. Credit: Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated for accessibility.

AUSTIN, Texas — 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 ...

The Texas Lottery Commission's executive director, Ryan Mindell, resigned Monday, according to a media release. Mindell's exit comes as the agency faces at least two investigations ordered by Gov ...

Lottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a courier to sell an $83.5 million jackpot ticket.