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Abbott Orders Investigation Into Texas Lottery Amid Jackpot Controversy, Lawmakers Demand Oversight

Chi H. by Chi H.
February 24, 2025
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Abbott Orders Investigation Into Texas Lottery Amid Jackpot Controversy, Lawmakers Demand Oversight

Photo by Erik Mclean: https://www.pexels.com/photo/brochures-placed-on-window-sill-4249023/

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Governor Greg Abbott has launched an investigation into two high-profile Texas Lottery jackpots—a recent $83.5 million win and a $95 million payout in 2023 that involved an extensive bulk ticket purchase. The decision follows increasing scrutiny of the Texas Lottery Commission, as lawmakers accuse the agency of regulatory failures and potential corruption during tense legislative hearings.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has called for a broader inquiry into how third-party lottery courier services—apps that allow customers to order tickets remotely—were allowed to operate in Texas. Critics warn these services create vulnerabilities that could be exploited for money laundering.

Concerns about lottery integrity escalated last year when a single entity used a courier service to acquire 25 million tickets within 72 hours, securing a guaranteed jackpot win of $57.8 million before taxes. A similar method was reportedly used in the more recent $83.5 million win, further fueling controversy.

In response to growing backlash, the Texas Lottery Commission reversed its stance and declared third-party courier services illegal, vowing to revoke licenses from retailers utilizing them. Lawmakers, including Senators Bob Hall and Paul Bettencourt, continue to push for stricter oversight, with Hall comparing the situation to the Enron scandal.

As momentum builds in the legislature to outlaw courier services entirely, the Texas Lottery Commission is under intense pressure to restore public trust. With its very existence potentially at stake, the agency must demonstrate a renewed commitment to transparency and accountability.

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Chi H.

Chi H.

As a Houstonian, I report on crtitical news and inspiring stories from the state of Texas. Before joining The Texas Insider, I worked at NTD Television as a news reporter and wrote for different publications.

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