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Powerball player just misses $249 million jackpot

Powerball player just misses $249 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas

A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $100,000 but just missed the $249 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched four of five winning numbers, the Powerball and the Power Play in the drawing Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Texas Lottery said.

Miami Herald on MSN · 5d

Powerball players just miss $219 million jackpot — but still win big in Texas

Three Powerball tickets sold in Texas won $50,000 each but just missed the $219 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched four of five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, Feb. 22, the Texas Lottery said.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 1d

Did anyone win Powerball last night? Winning numbers for Feb. 26, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot

Winning Powerball numbers and lottery results for $248 million drawing jackpot Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Did anyone win last night? When is the next drawing?

Texas lottery, courier

CNN on MSN · 2d

Controversial jackpots and suspended courier services: What we know about the Texas lottery jackpot investigation

The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas had drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms known as lottery couriers in the state – and nationwide.

San Antonio Express-News · 4h

Texas Senate votes unanimously to ban lottery courier services amid investigation

Four days after the Texas Lottery Commission changed its precedent by banning lottery couriers, the Texas Senate unanimously voted to make them illegal.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 2d

AG Ken Paxton to investigate 2 ‘suspicious’ Texas Lottery payouts

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation came after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to look into the two lottery jackpots.

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These Are the Days You're Most Likely to Win the Lottery—Data Report

Mega Millions data analyzed by Action Network dating back to 2002, found that Friday is the most common day for jackpot wins, with 119 occurring then.

Texas Lottery thwarted second bulk buy effort for $83M jackpot: 'Blockbuster' revelation

The Texas Lottery director said the same group that won the $95 million jackpot in 2023 likely was behind a more recent ...

Opinion

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With latest jackpot scandals, it’s clear Texas’ luck with the lottery has run out | Opinion

If the state can’t regulate a gambling operation it owns, how can we expect it to oversee sports betting or casinos? | Opinion ...

Capitol Context: How much money does the Texas Lottery send to schools?

With a pair of Texas Lottery jackpots under investigation by the Texas Rangers and with the Lottery Commission's future up ...

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Cheating allegations and lawsuit lead Texas lawmakers to ponder abolishing state lottery

Allegations of cheating and a new lawsuit have lawmakers in Austin considering something a lot of people across Texas may not ...

'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says

Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared ...

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Texas Lottery Confirms Rare ‘Triple Win’ in Saturday’s Powerball

The Texas Lottery has confirmed a rare "Texas Triple" in Saturday's Powerball Lottery results. The jackpot on Saturday was ...

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