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FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
What’s up with the Texas Lottery – and what exactly is a lotto courier service?
A man from Malta. A London-based betting company. The Texas Rangers. Here’s everything to know about the controversy.
Texas Lottery says third-party couriers are illegal after controversial $83.5M jackpot win
The announcement came as lottery officials have faced scrutiny over a controversial $83.5 million lottery ticket that was purchased through courier service.
AG Ken Paxton latest to open investigation into Texas lottery
Ken Paxton is the latest to investigate two controversial lottery wins. The latest was an $83.5 million win sold by a store in Austin that was owned by the courier service, Jackpocket. Both the lottery commission and state lawmakers are moving to ban courier services.
What is next for lottery courier companies in Texas? Here's what the Senate is proposing.
An industry trade group said SB 28, which bans lottery courier companies, is an overreaction to comparatively rare practices within the industry.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns after controversial $83.5M win through courier service
Texas Lottery commissioner Clark Smith resigned on Friday after controversial lottery wins through third-party services.
Texas Lottery wins under investigation by Texas Rangers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two recent wins that have caught the attention of state officials.
Texas Senate outlaws lottery courier services amid outrage at the Capitol
The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on Thursday to ban courier services from helping customers buy lottery tickets. The move follows a controversial $83 million jackpot award. State Sen. Bob Hall,
Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy
AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.
Texas Senate bans lottery courier services after controversial $83M jackpot
On Thursday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill to ban courier services from purchasing lottery tickets on behalf of customers. This legislation was prompted by a recent controversy surrounding an $83 million jackpot.
Texas Lottery thwarted second bulk buy effort for $83M jackpot: 'Blockbuster' revelation
The Texas Lottery director said the same group that won the $95 million jackpot in 2023 likely was behind a more recent ...
Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations
The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the U.S., is facing mounting scrutiny from state leaders over how the winners of an ...
Embattled Texas Lottery Commission moves to ban courier companies that sell tickets online
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the bulk purchase of millions of dollars with worth of lottery ...
Cheating allegations and lawsuit lead Texas lawmakers to ponder abolishing state lottery
Allegations of cheating and a new lawsuit have lawmakers in Austin considering something a lot of people across Texas may not ...
Austin Fire Department provides more details in northeast Austin apartment fire
The Austin Fire Department provides more details in an apartment fire that happened in northeast Austin. Texas Lottery ...
Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets
The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and ...
Opinion
With latest jackpot scandals, it’s clear Texas’ luck with the lottery has run out | Opinion
If the state can’t regulate a gambling operation it owns, how can we expect it to oversee sports betting or casinos? | Opinion ...
Capitol Context: How much money does the Texas Lottery send to schools?
With a pair of Texas Lottery jackpots under investigation by the Texas Rangers and with the Lottery Commission's future up ...