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Gambling News - 'Texas'
Poker
March 5, 2025
Poker Pro Passes Away During Dallas Tournament
A professional poker player has tragically passed doing what he loved at a tournament in Texas. Mark Toulouse, also known as “Doc” collapsed at the table and was rushed to a hospital where he passed away. The Player Suffered a Heart Attack Toulouse was competing at the $300 NLH tournament at the Texas Card House […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
Texas Lottery Scandal Casts Shadow on Betting, Casino Expansion
Texas is one of a handful of states that has limited gambling activities. A legal hurdle that saw the Texas Lottery get into hot water over allowing lottery couriers to operate in the state resulted in further implications that threaten its existence and put significant obstacles in the way of a potential expansion of gambling […]
Lottery
March 3, 2025
DraftKings to Suffer Only Mildly in Texas over Jackpocket
According to a recent Eilers & Krejcik Gaming report, Texas could have represented $57 million or 25% of the total US lottery courier revenue in 2025, but this is no longer viable following a brief legislative flare-up in the Lone Star State, which saw the prohibition of such apps. Jackpocket Quick to Celebrate Unsuspecting of […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Lottery Couriers Disappointed as Texas Votes to Prohibit Their Services
Texas lawmakers unanimously agreed to pass a bill prohibiting lottery couriers in Texas. The measure, which Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had been promoting for a while, was deeply disappointing to the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers, which claimed that they have always honored the trust of their Texan customers. Lottery Couriers Have Become a Point […]
Lottery
February 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Puts Forward Ban on Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has put forward a proposed ban on lottery courier services amid recent controversies. Local authorities have long argued that such products undermine the integrity of the lottery and are akin to online gambling. Lottery Couriers Have Stirred Controversies Lottery couriers are services, which purchase lottery tickets on behalf of players and […]

Industry
February 21, 2025
DraftKings Responds to Courier Services Legitimacy Accusations
The recent Lotto Texas jackpot win raised questions about the legitimacy of lottery courier services and officials came out denying said services are doing anything illegal. Courier Services Being Criticized Over Legitimacy To start with some context, Lotto Texas recently saw someone win $83.5 million, the lucky ticket being sold at the Winners Corner TX […]

Lottery
February 20, 2025
Lottery Jackpot Sparks Courier Services Debate in Texas
Shortly after a lucky player in Texas won a life-changing $83.5 million jackpot from the Texas Lottery with a ticket purchased through a courier app, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick expressed his dissatisfaction with these services. Patrick critiqued apps and insisted that they “violate the spirit of the law.” Courier Apps Have Been Skyrocketing in Popularity […]

Lottery
February 19, 2025
Jackpocket Player Wins $83.5M Lotto Texas Jackpot
The jackpot from Lotto Texas has been steadily growing since it was last won on June 26, 2024. However, surpassing 100 drawings only recently, the grand prize was won by a player who used a lottery courier app to purchase 10 entries for the game’s recent drawing. As a result, the fortunate winner scored the […]

Legal
February 18, 2025
Former Texas Lottery Boss Accused of Rigging $95M Jackpot
A class-action lawsuit has accused former Texas Lottery chief executive officer Gary Grief of facilitating a “criminal conspiracy” that allowed a European-based syndicate to manipulate the system and win a massive $95 million jackpot. Grief, who headed the Texas Lottery Commission for a decade and a half, has denied any wrongdoing through his lawyer. Close […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Gambling Expansion in Texas Sparks Strong Opposition and Support
Texas is one of the handful of US states that currently have strict laws when it comes to gambling activities. This is why gambling lobbyists, as well as lawmakers, are pushing for the legalization of sports betting and destination resorts, offering hotel accommodation, entertainment and casino gambling. While over the last few years, no proposals […]