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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

New York Lottery reviews couriers in state following Texas Lottery controversyNews Story
New York Lottery feeling cautious amid courier service scrutiny By Kate Northrop The New York Gaming Commission revealed during a meeting last week that it will be conducting a review of its own practices following problematic publicity surrounding the Texas Lottery and courier companies. In response to the controversy surrounding Texas Lottery's recent Lotto Texas jackpot wins, the New York Lottery announced that it's looking forward to a review of its policies to avoid facing simil
Mar 4, 2025, 7:51 am - Lottery News

Texas Senator threatens to defund the Texas LotteryNews Story
Legislator wants to shut down Texas Lottery if they don't comply By Kate Northrop A Texas State Senator threatened to shut down the Texas Lottery if they were not to enforce a Senate bill prohibiting lottery couriers in the state. Senator Bob Hall has made it clear that he would choose to defund the Texas Lottery should they violate a potential state law banning lottery courier companies. Hall has consistently delivered scathing criticisms of the Texas Lottery since a purchasing
Mar 1, 2025, 7:20 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery says NJ group tried to buy another Lotto Texas jackpotNews Story
Lottery reveals thwarted attempt at another jackpot buyout By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery revealed in a hearing this week that the same New Jersey-based group that had orchestrated the $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot bulk purchase event in 2023 was actively trying to buy another jackpot. During a Senate Committee on State Affairs meeting on Monday, Texas Lottery leadership disclosed to legislators that in December there was another attempt at buying out all the possible number co
Feb 28, 2025, 8:50 am - Lottery News

Attorney General investigates "suspicious and potentially illegal" Texas Lottery jackpotNews Story
State Governor orders all eyes on Texas Lottery, Lottery Commissioner resigns By Kate Northrop There have been several developments since the Texas Lottery announced a ban on lottery ticket courier services , including the resignation of a Lottery Commissioner and new actions taken by the Lottery against courier companies. This week marks a series of sweeping condemnations against lottery courier companies in the state of Texas. On Tuesday, one day after enacting the ban, the Tex
Feb 27, 2025, 9:34 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery bans lottery courier servicesNews Story
Pressure coming from all sides leads to immediate policy change By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery announced Monday that, effective immediately, lottery courier services are no longer allowed to operate in the state of Texas. After facing immense pressure from state legislation to rethink its relationship with courier services, the Texas Lottery has enacted new policies that effectively ban lottery courier services in the state. ...in order to more fully promote and ensure integr
Feb 25, 2025, 10:00 am - Lottery News

West Virginia to add daily draw games to online ticket sales offeringsNews Story
Online platform to expand with three classic games By Kate Northrop The West Virginia Lottery announced this week that its iPlay online gaming platform will expand to offer sales for its in-state daily draw games. In addition to instant games and multi-state games, the ability for West Virginia residents to play three more daily draw games online is right around the corner. Starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on February 24, the Lottery will launch online ticket sales for Daily 3, Daily 4,
Feb 22, 2025, 9:16 am - Lottery News

Kansas Lottery rolls out iLottery digital ticket sale platformNews Story
Online gaming arrives for Kansas lottery fans By Kate Northrop The Kansas Lottery has officially launched its iLottery platform, allowing Kansas residents to play some draw games and eInstants online. Last August, the Kansas Lottery announced its intentions to launch an online platform. Now, some of Kansas' most popular lottery draw games are available to play online with the unveiling of its digital ticket sale platform. The new platform means Kansas residents can purchase Mega
Feb 19, 2025, 7:29 am - Lottery News