Texas Senate bans lottery courier services

Texas Lottery thwarted second bulk buy effort for $83M jackpot: 'Blockbuster' revelation
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.
Controversial jackpots and suspended courier services: What we know about the Texas lottery jackpot investigation
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.
Texas Senate passes ban on lottery sales through courier services
Unanimous passage in the Senate comes after top Texas officials say the third-party services undermine trust in the lottery.
Texas lottery courier company controversy is just latest in a string of lottery scandals
But the present controversy over so-called lottery couriers appears to have struck a deeper chord because it raises questions over whether ordinary players have a fair shot at winning, and because the Legislature had largely been kept into the dark about the intricacies of courier companies' business practices.
Texas Senate outlaws lottery courier services amid outrage at the Capitol
The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on Thursday to ban courier services from helping customers buy lottery tickets. The move follows a controversial $83 million jackpot award. State Sen. Bob Hall, a Republican representing parts of Dallas County and East Texas, filed the bill and criticized the Texas Lottery Commission.
What’s up with the Texas Lottery – and what exactly is a lotto courier service?
A man from Malta. A London-based betting company. The Texas Rangers. Here’s everything to know about the controversy.
Texas Senate bans lottery courier services after controversial $83M jackpot
On Thursday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill to ban courier services from purchasing lottery tickets on behalf of customers. This legislation was prompted by a recent controversy surrounding an $83 million jackpot.
Embattled Texas Lottery Commission moves to ban courier companies that sell tickets online
Hours later, the Senate State Affairs Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would take the ban one step further — making online lottery sales a criminal act. And in between those two actions,
State of Texas: Governor and Attorney General announce investigations into the Texas Lottery
On Thursday, the Texas Senate unanimously voted to ban lottery courier services, as allegations of money laundering and fraud prompted investigations from the Texas Rangers and the Attorney General's office.
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Is the Texas Lottery a conduit for money laundering? Some state senators say yes
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 ...
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
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Mystery Powerball player STILL hasn't claimed $1m ticket bought at store as time running out
The lottery player is now running out of time as their winning million-dollar ticket will expire in just a matter of weeks if ...
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