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Texas Lottery Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations

Ryan Mindell resigns as Texas Lottery executive director amidst investigations into jackpot winners and potential agency shutdown.

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But that effort is likely more of a message that lawmakers are serious about making changes than seriously thinking of closing down an agency that generates billions in sales and for public schools annually.
Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over jackpot winners intensifies
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But that effort is likely more of a message that lawmakers are serious about making changes than seriously thinking of closing down an agency that generates billions in sales and for public schools annually.
The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies
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Texas Lottery Commission Chairman Robert Rivera confirmed Mr. Mindell’s resignation in a statement but did not elaborate on his reason for leaving.
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Updated: Apr 22nd, 2025, 3:36 PM ET

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Ryan Mindell has resigned as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, facing scrutiny from lawmakers and investigations into the integrity of lottery operations involving large jackpots and courier services. Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton have launched probes into the lottery's management following significant public concern about fairness and legality in ticket sales. State lawmakers are considering changes, including a ban on courier sales and the potential shutdown of the lottery agency, which heavily funds public education in Texas.

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The resignation of Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell comes amid ongoing investigations into the legitimacy of major lottery jackpots, particularly those involving courier companies.
Lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny over the lottery, with discussions on potentially shutting down the agency or banning courier service sales to ensure integrity and compliance with existing state laws.
Despite concerns, the Texas Lottery has significant contributions to the public education system, prompting lawmakers to consider the future operations of the lottery before recklessly defunding it.

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