A companion bill to a House Texas sports betting bill has dropped, but momentum has slowed for the 2025 legalization effort.

One jackpot winner spent $25 million on nearly every possible number combination, while another bought tickets through a third-party app.

The Texas Lottery Commission has banned courier services from operating, affecting the app Jackpocket, which is rallying its community to change the policy.

The Texas Lottery director said the same group that won the $95 million jackpot in 2023 likely was behind a more recent effort to win the Lotto again.

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 games and contribute to the state's revenue.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges the state to adopt 'Texas strip' to rebrand the beef industry, saying, "Liberal New York shouldn't get the credit."

“Over the past weeks, scrutiny has correctly increased on the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and their inability to restore public confidence in their operations,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said after it passed. “In April of 2023, the biggest theft of ...

The Texas Lottery is under scrutiny as Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick raise concerns about its practices and policies.

The Texas Lottery on Monday banned online lottery ticket sales by third-party courier services after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and lawmakers had questioned the practice.

The decision on whether the lottery will continue has yet to be made, but is expected to be discussed this legislative session.

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