Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the Texas Rangers would investigate two cases of possible foul play concerning the Texas Lottery. Abbott’s office said in a release that a courier service purchased a winning $83.

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.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation came after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to look into the two lottery jackpots.

The Texas Lottery winnings being questioned have centered on the idea of bulk purchases of tickets through courier services.

Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Texas Rangers investigation into unusual lottery ticket purchases and a multimillion-dollar prize claim to ensure integrity and legality in the state's lottery system.

Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.

The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the U.S., is facing mounting scrutiny from state leaders over how the winners of an $83 million jackpot this month and a $95 million prize in 2023 purchased their odds-defying tickets. Both are among the largest jackpots in the history of the Texas lottery.

The news comes after the Texas Lottery Commission moved to ban third-party lottery couriers amid scrutiny over controversial lottery wins.

Did a company based out of New Jersey rig the Texas lottery? Texas officials are investigating after a company called Rook TX, based in Scotch Plains (Union County) claimed a $95 million jackpot in April 2023 by spending $25 million to buy nearly every possible number combination,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced that he was directing Texas Rangers to investigate both lottery drawings. In the recent $83.5 million lottery win, the winning ticket was purchased ...