Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers Statement Regarding Texas Lottery Commission Decision to Ban Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) decision to approve a ban on lottery couriers is the most recent in a series of actions that have undermined the accountability and credibility of an agency whose operations are under investigation, the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers offered in a released statement to Gambling911.com Tuesday afternoon.
The Texas Lottery decided to ban online sales of lottery tickets through third party couriers following mounting criticism.
Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders set off widening state investigations last month over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules.
"Lottery couriers legally operated for years with the cooperation and assistance of the TLC. Although the agency repeatedly testified that it had no regulatory authority over couriers, in response to political pressure, the TLC chose to abruptly change course and eliminate businesses, jobs, state revenue and a service millions of Texans use to order lottery tickets."
The CTLC released a statement last week expressing disappointment with the Lottery.
"In 1991, Texans voted to approve the Texas Lottery and entrusted the Texas Legislature and the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) with the responsibility of protecting its integrity. Upholding the faith of Texans in a fair lottery should be of paramount importance."
About the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers
The Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers was created to educate Texans about lottery courier operations, as well as to advocate for state licensing requirements that hold all lottery couriers in the State of Texas to the highest standard of operations. Coalition members Jackpocket.com, Jackpot.com and Lotto.com are the largest courier companies operating in Texas and are uniquely equipped to protect the security of their customers, while ensuring compliance with state law and responsible play.
