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Texas Lottery Commission under fire for bulk ticket purchases

The Texas Lottery Commission is under scrutiny for allowing bulk purchases, where buyers purchase all possible combinations to ensure a win. This issue came to light when the third-largest jackpot in Texas Lotto history, worth $95 million, was won through such a purchase at a store in Colleyville in April 2023. Lawmakers are investigating how this happened, with concerns about the legitimacy of the operation.
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