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Judge temporarily halts Texas Lottery ban on courier, hints courier "will likely prevail"News Story
Court orders Texas Lottery to hold off on enacting its new policies By Kate Northrop A Travis County judge has issued a ruling that the Texas Lottery is temporarily prohibited from taking any action against a courier service company. A court ruling has temporarily pumped the brakes on a Texas Lottery rule change that takes aim at lottery courier services. Last week, the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change that effectively bans lottery couriers
May 7, 2025, 6:54 am - Lottery News

Louisiana House introduces bill that would legalize online lottery ticket salesNews Story
Louisiana could join one of few states that offer direct online lottery sales By Kate Northrop A Louisiana legislator introduced a bill that would make it legal for the Louisiana Lottery to sell tickets online directly to players. Louisiana may join the select group of states that allow for the sale of lottery tickets over the Internet. On April 1, State Representative Vanessa Caston Lafleur filed House Bill 228, which would prompt the Louisiana Lottery to implement, administer,
May 4, 2025, 11:09 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriersNews Story
That's it for courier services unanimous decision kicks couriers out of Texas Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery Commission voted to officially ban lottery couriers in Texas and approved rules that allow the agency to take action against the license of any retailer in violation. It's official lottery couriers are banned in Texas after the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change proposed in February. During the TLC meeting
Apr 30, 2025, 6:32 am - Lottery News

Lottery courier sues Texas Lottery to block courier banNews Story
Lottery courier accuses Texas Lottery Commission of rug pull By Kate Northrop A lottery courier filed a lawsuit against the Texas Lottery in an attempt to reverse its about-face decision to ban courier services. This week, lottery courier Lotto.com sued the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and Texas Lottery Acting Deputy Executive Director Sergio Rey, accusing the agency of bowing under the pressure of State Legislature and undoing years of cooperation. The Commission's accusatory
Apr 26, 2025, 8:51 am - Lottery News

Bill banning lottery courier services passes Indiana House and SenateNews Story
Legislation outlawing lottery couriers makes it to Governor's desk By Kate Northrop A bill banning lottery courier services passed in both the Indiana House and Senate this week, meaning there is just one more step before it officially becomes illegal to sell lottery tickets via courier companies. Indiana legislators in the House and Senate have successfully passed House Bill 1053, which would outlaw lottery courier services outright. On Tuesday, April 22, the Indiana Senate vote
Apr 25, 2025, 9:11 am - Lottery News

Lawyer representing $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot winner warns of additional investigationsNews Story
Lottery Post exclusive interview By Kate Northrop The lawyer who is currently representing the anonymous winner of the $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot warned that additional state investigations may be on the way that could further delay his client's prize payout. Last week, a woman who purchased the sole jackpot-winning ticket for an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot , alongside her lawyer, spoke to several media outlets to call attention to the state of Texas' refusal to pay out
Mar 25, 2025, 7:18 am - Lottery News

Lotto Texas $83.5 million jackpot winner says she was denied payoutNews Story
Jackpot payout pending amid state investigation By Kate Northrop A woman who came forward to claim an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot this week says she was denied a payout while the win undergoes a state investigation. The winner, who allegedly purchased the sole jackpot-winning ticket through a lottery courier in February, has taken to speaking with media outlets to voice her frustrations with having her win scrutinized and being delayed in receiving a prize payout. She spoke
Mar 20, 2025, 8:01 am - Lottery News

Texas bill would prohibit sales to players attempting to buy all possible number combinationsNews Story
Senator says it's good but not enough, again calls to end the Texas Lottery By Kate Northrop A Texas Senator introduced a bill that would prohibit lottery retailers from selling tickets to an individual or group that is attempting to purchase all possible number combinations in a drawing. In another effort to deter future purchasing groups from near-guaranteeing multi-million jackpot wins, a Texas Senator presented a bill that targets retailers who sell tickets to those they know are
Mar 12, 2025, 9:10 am - Lottery News

Lottery courier exits New Mexico amid growing scrutinyNews Story
Courier company pushed out of a second state as criticism heightens By Kate Northrop A lottery courier has ceased operations in New Mexico following a negative legal opinion from the State Attorney General, making the state the latest flashpoint in the mounting scrutiny of courier services. New Mexico is the latest state to voice a negative opinion on lottery couriers, which has prompted the state's largest lottery courier to back out. Negative sentiment against lottery courier s
Mar 7, 2025, 7:32 am - Lottery News

Lottery couriers plead with Texas Lottery Commission in last-ditch effortNews Story
Some couriers still operating in Texas By Kate Northrop Following a scathing Senate hearing meeting last week, Texas Lottery Commission members gathered to discuss its recent ban on lottery couriers and hear public comment, including pleas from couriers to consider all sides before taking a stance. At this week's Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) meeting, Lottery leadership convened to confirm the policy change that effectively bans couriers in the state, but not before hearing the fina
Mar 6, 2025, 9:14 am - Lottery News