A recent audit uncovered several issues with financial management at the commission.
Gambling
Online Lottery Ticket Vendor Partners With Uber to Entice Gambling?
Lotto.com is selling scratch tickets online, violating lottery rules and state law.
Analysis: Report Exposes Rogue Texas Lottery Commission Leadership
A full criminal investigation of the Texas Lottery is needed.
Online Sports Gambling Interests in Texas Scramble Ahead of 2025
Like casino special interests, sports gambling suffered setbacks in 2024.
Analysis, State, Year in Review
A Year of Controversy and Scrutiny for the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery Commission’s latest scandals include rigged jackpots, online ticket sales, and questionable foreign ties.
Analysis, State, Year in Review
2024 Analysis: A Rough Year for Casino Gambling Interests in Texas
Pro-gambling efforts in Texas have faltered as key lawmakers lost primary elections.
Analysis: Chinese Casino Operator Sands Has Plans to Invade Texas
The battle for the Texas House speakership is now intertwined with the Chinese Communist Party.
Platform Administering China’s Lottery Has Ties to Texas Lottery
While Texas works to distance itself from the Chinese Communist Party, gambling apps tie the two together.
Texas Lottery Commission’s Action Risks Massive Gambling Expansion
By allowing online lottery ticket sales, the commission is opening the door to increased gambling on Indian reservations in the state.
Study: Sports Betting Increases Strain on Vulnerable Households
Texas lawmakers have recently pushed a sports betting policy that would harm Texans.