The available page text says Lotto.com ceased lottery courier operations in Texas as the legislature approved a ban. It provides no further details about the legislative measure or the company’s exit.
The reported ban affects lottery courier operations in Texas.
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The Texas Lottery Commission announced that executive director Ryan Mindell had resigned on 21 April, without giving a reason. His departure came as investigations and legislative scrutiny continued over lottery prize distribution and courier services; both the Texas Rangers’ and attorney general’s investigations remained ongoing.
A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech player Brendan Sorsby to continue playing after the NCAA barred him for gambling-rule violations. The ruling said the ban would cause irreparable harm; Sorsby will miss two games under the injunction. The NCAA criticised the decision, while Texas Tech supported it.
Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 3115 by 23 votes to five, sending it to Governor Tina Kotek for consideration. The proposal would release lottery winners’ names only with written consent and restrict ticket resale to third parties at a discount; the report said Kotek had not stated her position.
Minnesota lawmakers approved a conference report on Senate File 4760 and sent it to Governor Tim Walz, according to the report. The bill would bar event-contract trading from 1 August 2026 if signed; it also provides for cease-and-desist orders and potential felony charges for continued operation after an order.
Rhode Island lawmakers approved a bill extending the indoor workplace smoking ban to casinos, pending Governor Dan McKee’s signature. The measure is scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2027 and would allow enclosed, ventilated smoking lounges; Bally’s had opposed a complete ban.