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Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell resigned amidst multiple investigations into nearly $200 million in jackpots won in 2023 and 2024. Investigations, ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, focus on the integrity of the prizes and the role of courier companies buying tickets online. Lawmakers are considering banning courier companies or even shutting down the lottery, which contributes $2 billion annually to public education. While lottery officials deny wrongdoing, the investigations are ongoing, and the future of the Texas Lottery remains uncertain.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.