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Ryan Mindell appointed Executive Director of Texas LotteryNews Story
By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery Commission announced the appointment of Ryan Mindell as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery in a press release issued Thursday. With a track record of multiple leadership functions at both the Texas Lottery and in the lottery industry, Ryan Mindell will serve as the new Executive Director of the Texas Lottery. With a unanimous decision, we are proud to appoint Ryan Mindell as the Texas Lottery Commission's newest Executive Director, Texa
Apr 22, 2024, 8:03 am - Todd - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief announces retirementNews Story
Lottery industry leader to step back after 32 years of service By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery's Executive Director and longest-serving member Gary Grief announced he will retire at the end of February 2024. After 32 years of loyal service and dedication to the Texas Lottery, Executive Director Gary Grief will retire next month. Since 2010, Grief led the Texas Lottery in its mission to generate revenue for public education and veterans' services. He dedicated himself to a vari
Jan 26, 2024, 12:10 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Nearly 68 million US adults plan to wager on Super BowlNews Story
Nearly 68 million American adults about 1 in 4 plan to bet on this year s Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin, according to the gambling industry s national trade association. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association include bets placed with legal outlets, as well as with illegal bookies and online operations in other countries. The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record. Bettors plan to
Feb 10, 2024, 7:50 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Winner of $95 million Lotto Texas lottery jackpot gamed the odds to winNews Story
New Jersey based group turned the odds to win in their favor By Kate Northrop Around this time one year ago, the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas jackpot was bursting at the seams, boasting the game's third-largest prize ever at a mouthwatering $95 million. One New Jersey-based group gamed the odds to win the jackpot. Following a seven-month period without a winner, the Lotto Texas jackpot had ballooned to $95 million for the drawing on April 22, 2023, the game's largest in over 12 years.
Apr 28, 2024, 12:38 pm - Todd - Lottery News