AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Rangers to investigate two lottery jackpot wins that have been scrutinized by lawmakers and raised questions about the integrity of the state's lottery.
“Texans must be able to trust in our state's lottery system and know that the lottery is conducted with integrity and lawfully," Abbott said in a news release. “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 investigations will be focused on a $95 million jackpot win from April 2023 in which a single entity, Rook TX, bought almost every single combination of tickets to almost ensure a victory, and an $83.5 million jackpot won last week in Northwest Austin at a retailer that operates a courier service.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick went inside the retailer's storefront, Winner's Corner, to investigate the store after the win.
The action by the governor comes just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission announced it was banning lottery courier services, which allow players to order lottery tickets using a phone or the internet in the state.
Sen. Bob Hall, R - Edgewood, has said in the past either the Texas Rangers or FBI need to investigate the lottery courier services in Texas and recent wins. He is the author of a bill that would criminalize playing the lottery over the phone. His bill will be heard in the State Affairs committee this afternoon.
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