State of Texas: Lottery on 'life support' as Lt. Governor calls for ending commission

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has been a critic of the Texas Lottery Commission, told Nexstar this week the Texas Lottery is “on life support right now,” but seems confident that even if the lottery stays in Texas, there will not be a Lottery Commission. “If we have a lottery game, we … Read more

Texas lottery player claims he was cheated out of $95 million in 2023 jackpot win

Correction: A previous version of this report said that Rook TX won $ 60,264.030 in addition to winning the grand prize of $ 95 million. In fact, Rook TX moved away with $ 60,264.030 after adding a cut batch of winning the grand prize and other profits of additional tickets. Astin (Nexstar)-a lottery player in … Read more