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New Jersey Lottery proposes rules regulating courier services to allow them to operateNews Story
While other states ban, New Jersey aims to better incorporate couriers into the state lottery economy By Kate Northrop Last week, the New Jersey Lottery announced proposed rule changes that would regulate courier services and allow them to continue operating in the state. While other states ban or consider pushing out lottery courier services, New Jersey is looking for ways to adjust its rules that would effectively streamline courier operations and allow them to operate more efficie
Jun 14, 2025, 7:41 am - Lottery News

$83.5 million Lotto Texas winner reveals name in court battle: "Tired of being ignored"News Story
Texas Lottery refuses to acknowledge ticket holder as official jackpot winner By Kate Northrop The woman who sued the Texas Lottery for withholding an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot payout while keeping her identity anonymous has publicly revealed her name in testimony as part of her ongoing battle to receive the winnings. A Houston-area lottery player publicized her identity in a bid to draw more attention to her ongoing legal battle against the Texas Lottery for an $83.5 million
Jun 11, 2025, 3:12 pm - Lottery News

$83.5 million Lotto Texas winner sues Texas Lottery for unpaid jackpotNews Story
Lottery winner demands court intervention for withheld prize payment By Kate Northrop The unidentified winner of the $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, whose prize is being withheld amid ongoing state investigations, is suing the Texas Lottery more than three months after being denied a payout. The woman who purchased the sole jackpot-winning ticket for an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in February made good on her promise to pursue legal action against the Texas Lottery after the
May 27, 2025, 12:10 pm - Lottery News

Judge temporarily halts Texas Lottery ban on courier, hints courier "will likely prevail"News Story
Court orders Texas Lottery to hold off on enacting its new policies By Kate Northrop A Travis County judge has issued a ruling that the Texas Lottery is temporarily prohibited from taking any action against a courier service company. A court ruling has temporarily pumped the brakes on a Texas Lottery rule change that takes aim at lottery courier services. Last week, the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change that effectively bans lottery couriers
May 7, 2025, 6:54 am - Lottery News

Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriersNews Story
That's it for courier services unanimous decision kicks couriers out of Texas Includes video report By Kate Northrop The Texas Lottery Commission voted to officially ban lottery couriers in Texas and approved rules that allow the agency to take action against the license of any retailer in violation. It's official lottery couriers are banned in Texas after the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) formally voted to approve a policy change proposed in February. During the TLC meeting
Apr 30, 2025, 6:32 am - Lottery News

Lottery courier sues Texas Lottery to block courier banNews Story
Lottery courier accuses Texas Lottery Commission of rug pull By Kate Northrop A lottery courier filed a lawsuit against the Texas Lottery in an attempt to reverse its about-face decision to ban courier services. This week, lottery courier Lotto.com sued the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and Texas Lottery Acting Deputy Executive Director Sergio Rey, accusing the agency of bowing under the pressure of State Legislature and undoing years of cooperation. The Commission's accusatory
Apr 26, 2025, 8:51 am - Lottery News

Bill banning lottery courier services passes Indiana House and SenateNews Story
Legislation outlawing lottery couriers makes it to Governor's desk By Kate Northrop A bill banning lottery courier services passed in both the Indiana House and Senate this week, meaning there is just one more step before it officially becomes illegal to sell lottery tickets via courier companies. Indiana legislators in the House and Senate have successfully passed House Bill 1053, which would outlaw lottery courier services outright. On Tuesday, April 22, the Indiana Senate vote
Apr 25, 2025, 9:11 am - Lottery News

Lawyer representing $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot winner warns of additional investigationsNews Story
Lottery Post exclusive interview By Kate Northrop The lawyer who is currently representing the anonymous winner of the $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot warned that additional state investigations may be on the way that could further delay his client's prize payout. Last week, a woman who purchased the sole jackpot-winning ticket for an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot , alongside her lawyer, spoke to several media outlets to call attention to the state of Texas' refusal to pay out
Mar 25, 2025, 7:18 am - Lottery News

Lotto Texas $83.5 million jackpot winner says she was denied payoutNews Story
Jackpot payout pending amid state investigation By Kate Northrop A woman who came forward to claim an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot this week says she was denied a payout while the win undergoes a state investigation. The winner, who allegedly purchased the sole jackpot-winning ticket through a lottery courier in February, has taken to speaking with media outlets to voice her frustrations with having her win scrutinized and being delayed in receiving a prize payout. She spoke
Mar 20, 2025, 8:01 am - Lottery News

Texas bill would prohibit sales to players attempting to buy all possible number combinationsNews Story
Senator says it's good but not enough, again calls to end the Texas Lottery By Kate Northrop A Texas Senator introduced a bill that would prohibit lottery retailers from selling tickets to an individual or group that is attempting to purchase all possible number combinations in a drawing. In another effort to deter future purchasing groups from near-guaranteeing multi-million jackpot wins, a Texas Senator presented a bill that targets retailers who sell tickets to those they know are
Mar 12, 2025, 9:10 am - Lottery News