Texas Lottery Director Faces Felony Charges | Amarillo News

Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief faced court this week on felony charges for allegedly abusing his power during a $95 million Lotto Texas drawing in April 2023. Accusations claim he colluded with courier services to manipulate rules—enabling cell phone bets, 24-hour ticket printing, and anonymous claims—to funnel massive bets outside Texas. A single entity reportedly spent $26 million buying nearly every possible combination. The scandal led to the dissolution of the Lottery Commission and its transfer to the Department of Licensing and Regulation. The DA’s office praised the grand jury’s decision, while Grief’s lawyer denies any wrongdoing. The Texas Rangers’ investigation into the drawing remains active. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbb157ef77fd51bf