Why would someone want to buy the last tickets in a soon-to-expire scratch-off lottery game?
Daniel Greer
How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
Are the Cowboys more focused on winning tax-funded contracts than football games?
Texas Lottery Vendor IGT Has Been Fined for Contract Violations
The company argues in a legal filing it didn’t knowingly break the rules.
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
Who’s behind Texans for a Stronger Economy, a non-profit that has rushed to the Texas Lottery’s defense?
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
Between legislative pressure and citizens pushing back against casinos, gambling advocates face an uphill battle.
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
In 2023, the commission sent $1 million to China; now, it’s hiding the details.
Letter Highlights Challenges for Gambling Lobby Amid Lottery Scandal
Several House lawmakers are calling for the rejection of all gambling expansion attempts.
Analysis, Central Texas, Local
Analysis: Property Tax Rates Drop While Values Surge in Washington County
Increasing appraisals frequently zero out any benefit property owners receive from a decreased or held-in-check rate.
State Vendor IGT Violated Its Contract With the Texas Lottery Commission
With all eyes on the lottery, IGT’s political contributions present another problem.
Analysis: State Rep. Mano DeAyala Targets Free Speech in Texas
Texas’ anti-SLAPP law protecting citizens from frivolous lawsuits is under threat.