This story has been updated with new information. In a whirlwind day for the embattled Texas Lottery Commission, the agency's leader on Monday morning announced he is moving to ban so-called ...

sold a $83.5 million winning lottery ticket—the fifth largest jackpot in the game's history. Smith's departure from the post also comes roughly a week after the Texas Senate Finance Committee ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Lottery Commission will be in search of new leadership after its commissioner resigned amid ongoing scrutiny over recent wins through third-party couriers. Texas ...

While the Lottery Commission says it can’t regulate sales to couriers, lawmakers want changes after two major jackpots were won using those services. Texas Lottery officials have come under fire ...

After several members of the state Senate Finance Committee, in round-robin style, castigated the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission and three members of its oversight board over ...

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 ...

Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick has launched an investigation into the Texas Lottery after an $83.4 million ticket was sold. Screengrab from @LTGovTX video The fifth-largest prize ever won in the Texas ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Lottery Commission announced Monday morning it’s moving to ban lottery courier services in the state. The decision comes after pressure from state lawmakers to ban ...

Massive jackpots from the Texas Lottery are meant to be moments of celebration and envy for everyone other than the winner, but a winner from last week is bringing sweeping changes to the billion ...

Two recent Texas Lottery wins will be investigated by the Texas Rangers. The investigations are into an $83.5M win in Austin this month and a $95M win in Colleyville in 2023. Gov. Abbott announced ...