While no one won the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, a Texas player did win millions in the multi-state drawing. The Texas Lottery said the new millionaire bought a Quick Pick ticket at a Barri 140088 at 601 North Cesar Chavez Boulevard in Houston and ...

Texas Lottery scratch-off tickets are seen at Winners Corner in central Austin on Feb. 20. A ticket that was sold there won the Lotto Texas' $83.5 million jackpot Monday. (Leila Saidane For The Texas Tribune, Leila Saidane For The Texas Tribune) Sign up ...

The Texas Lottery is under scrutiny following two jackpot controversies that have raised questions about the system's integrity and operational practices. A $95 million jackpot from April 2023, which someone won by purchasing nearly all 25.8 million ...

A bit of holiday magic is drifting through Texas, with the state lottery gifting two scratch-off players a cool $1 million each. A Beaumont resident scored one of the remaining top prizes in the 200X scratch ticket game. The winning ticket was purchased at Fuzzy’s at 4115 E. Lucas Drive. The winner chose to remain anonymous.

Commissioner Lori High and Vice Chair Thomas F. Butler are seen during a hearing of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation Meeting on Aug. 21, 2025. (Leila Saidane For The Texas Tribune, Leila Saidane For The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief ...

A Texan claimed a $1 million lottery prize, according to the Texas Lottery. A Beaumont resident won with a 200X scratch game ticket purchased at Fuzzy’s, at 4115 E. Lucas Drive in Beaumont. For Powerball, the estimated jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is $775 million.

Texas Lottery warns against giving lottery tickets to children, citing future addiction risks. Research shows early gambling exposure, often through scratch-offs, increases problem gambling later. A 24/7 confidential helpline (800-522-4700) is available for anyone needing support.

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Seven people have held the title of executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission over the 34-year life of the state-run gambling operation, and none of them left their jobs under happy circumstances. Two of them were fired for cause, four left amid ...

The Rangers were awarded the No. 16 pick in the 2026 MLB draft at Tuesday night’s draft lottery inside the Signia by Hilton resort at the winter meetings. They had the 11th-best odds (1.3% chance) to land the first overall pick but instead fell five spots.