The Texas Lottery reported more than $5 million in draw game and scratch ticket sales so far this fiscal year.
Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
The Texas Lottery Commission indicated that nearly $2 billion went to the Foundation School Fund and tens of millions to benefit veterans.
The Texas Lottery Commission reported $264 million in sales the week of the historic Mega Millions drawing.
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
For decades, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has battled the State of Texas for the right to regulate its own electronic bingo.
The Texas Lottery Commission contributes about a quarter of its revenue to education, but less than one percent to veterans’ causes.
Casino gambling company Las Vegas Sands Corp. hired 73 lobbyists to advance casino bills during the regular session.
The Texas Lottery is on track to receive more revenue this year than in any year since it was established.
