Lottery players in Texas will soon face new rules and restrictions, following the passage of a new law that changes how and where tickets can be purchased. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3070 ...

Texas lottery undergoes changes as new law bans online ticket sales Senate Bill 3070 authorizes the lottery to continue through 2029. For now, players can still test their luck.

The mastermind behind the lottery stunt turned out to be former London banker-turned bookmaker Bernard Marantelli, aided by ...

The bill prohibits online ticket sales and abolishes the commission; starting Sept. 1 the lottery will be run by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The bill prohibits online ticket sales and abolishes the commission; starting Sept. 1 the lottery will be run by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Those new restrictions include a new ban on online lottery ticket sales with language almost identical to one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities, Senate Bill 28.

Couriers purchased $173 million in Texas Lottery tickets in 2023. MySA Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo. ... In 2023, couriers accounted for 9%, or $173 million, of Texas Lottery draw game ticket sales.

With the Texas lottery getting fixed, watchdog Dawn Nettles, ... The sales were handled using computers, iPads and apps. Again, not permitted. Advertisement.

FILE - A Texas Lottery sales terminal shows the jackpot amounts up to win at Fuel City in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.