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Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate two incidents related to the Texas Lottery. The investigation will focus on a bulk purchase of lottery tickets in April 2023 and a recent $83.5 million win facilitated by a courier service.
Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in the state's lottery system. "Texans must be able to trust in our state's lottery system and know that the lottery is conducted with integrity and lawfully," he stated. He added, "Today, I directed the Texas Rangers to fully investigate these incidents and identify any potential wrongdoing. Texans deserve a lottery that is fair and transparent for everyone."
The investigation follows an event earlier this month where a single winning ticket for an $83.5 million drawing was bought through a lottery courier company in Northwest Austin. Additionally, in April 2023, an entity won a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot by purchasing nearly every possible number combination.