Senate Bill 3070 would abolish the lottery's governing board but allow the games to continue under the authority of a ...

A woman in Texas is suing the state’s Lottery Commission for not paying her $83.5 million winnings, more than three months ...

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday ...

AUSTIN–A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Senate Friday night agreed with changes to the compromise plan, ...

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After making strides in the 2023 Texas legislative session, the movement for state-sanctioned casino gambling and sports ...

Jane Doe claims Texas Lottery verified her winning ticket but won’t pay because she used a courier app to buy it.

The overhaul of the embattled Texas ... of state government. The 112-27 bipartisan vote marks the latest step in the Legislature's months-long effort to gain control over the lottery, which ...

SB 3070 requires Senate approval of the House’s changes before heading to Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor has largely remained silent on the lottery’s fate outside of ordering the Texas Rangers ...

under Texas law. The ban became effective on May 19, according to a lottery commission spokesperson. Mindell resigned in April.“We all know the Commission is not allowed to change the rules ...