Here are the laws that were likely broken in April 2023.
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A Russian Businessman’s Connections to the Texas Lottery
The indictment was unsealed mere days before Gov. Abbott pushed DPS off the sidelines.
Analysis: Dan Patrick Is Ahead of the Curve, Again
Culture is changing, and Patrick is on the vanguard.
Jilted Lottery Ticket Reseller Sues the Texas Lottery Over Ban
Claims leveled in the suit burn former directors Gary Grief and Ryan Mindell, validating watchdog claims.
Texas Scratch Tickets Have Been Gamed Before, Will it Happen Again?
Why would someone want to buy the last tickets in a soon-to-expire scratch-off lottery game?
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.