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Lotto Texas winner sues betting company and couriers, claims he was cheated out of $100M jackpot
$7.5 million winner says he would have won more were it not for $95 million jackpot buyout
By Kate Northrop
The winner of a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot is suing the group that bought nearly every single number combination to win $95 million because he asserts his prize would have been worth more than $100 million had a London-based betting company not orchestrated the scheme.
Among the current litigations related to a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot buyout is a new lawsuit filed
Apr 11, 2025, 7:34 am - Lottery News
Florida woman arrested for stealing over $36,000 in lottery tickets
Clerk caught after nabbing 30 books of scratch-off tickets
By Kate Northrop
A Florida woman was arrested after stealing 30 books of scratch-off tickets valued at nearly $36,000 in total.
A convenience store clerk admitted to stealing 30 books of scratch-off tickets and fraudulently attempting to claim winning tickets at a Florida Lottery claim center.
The Florida Department of the Lottery filed a criminal complaint against store manager Candace Leigh Dingman, 34, whose primary re
Mar 28, 2025, 8:48 am - Lottery News
Lawyer representing $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot winner warns of additional investigations
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 payout
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 combinations
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 couriers plead with Texas Lottery Commission in last-ditch effort
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
Iowa Lottery rolls out Powerball and Mega Millions ticket purchases in the checkout line
Express checkout for lottery tickets
By Kate Northrop
The Iowa Lottery announced on Tuesday that players can purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets at select retailers in the checkout lane.
Starting this month, Iowa residents will be able to purchase certain lottery tickets at the cash register in a seamless checkout experience.
By the end of March, all Fareway stores will offer Easy Play, a new purchase option that lets customers purchase Mega Millions and Powerball ticket
Mar 5, 2025, 9:55 am - Lottery News
New York Lottery reviews couriers in state following Texas Lottery controversy
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 Lottery
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 jackpot
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