Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the April 2023 Lotto Texas draw in which a single player guaranteed it would win a $95 million jackpot by purchasing virtually every one of the 25.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the circumstances behind two lottery jackpots, saying the winnings raised questions about the fairness and integrity of the Texas Lottery.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the Texas Rangers would investigate two cases of possible foul play concerning the Texas Lottery. Abbott’s office said in a release that a courier service purchased a winning $83.
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal.
One jackpot winner spent $25 million on nearly every possible number combination, while another bought tickets through a third-party app.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two controversial lottery jackpots amid growing scrutiny over the role of online ticketing firms in the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott has now ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate $83.5 million and $93 million jackpots from the Texas Lottery.
Texas announced it is investigating two big lottery jackpots in the state where the winning tickets weree purchased through a courier service, as the state's lottery office announced it was banning such services.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Texas Rangers investigation into unusual lottery ticket purchases and a multimillion-dollar prize claim to ensure integrity and legality in the state's lottery system.