Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin about concerns surrounding the Texas Lottery Commission, particularly after an $83.5 million winning ticket was sold at Winner’s Corner in North Austin. The lawsuit against the Texas Lottery has raised questions about the integrity of the system. The winning ticket matched all six Lotto Texas numbers and was sold at Winner’s Corner. Jackpot, a courier service, purchased the ticket on behalf of a customer. However, Lt. Gov. Patrick has raised ethical and legal concerns about how these courier services operate. Patrick has even proposed legislation to ban courier services after a bill failed to pass last year. Winner’s Corner, known as the top lottery retailer in the state, sold over $127 million in tickets in 2023. If the legislation does not pass, it could potentially mean the end of the lottery in Texas. Patrick is investigating the situation further and is determined to address the issue during this legislative session. With public trust at stake, many are closely monitoring the outcome of this investigation and potential legislative action regarding the lottery.
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