History of Texas Lottery in Timeline
The Texas Lottery is a state-run lottery operated by the Texas Lottery Commission, headquartered in Austin, Texas. It provides various lottery games throughout the state, offering residents the chance to win prizes. As a government entity, the Texas Lottery contributes revenue to the state through ticket sales. The lottery's operations are overseen by the Texas Lottery Commission, which ensures regulatory compliance and manages the lottery's activities.
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July 11, 1991: House Bill 54 Introduced
On July 11, 1991, House Bill 54 was introduced, proposing the establishment of a state lottery in Texas.
November 5, 1991: Texas Voters Approve Lottery
On November 5, 1991, Texas voters approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution, authorizing lottery sales within the state.
May 29, 1992: First Lone Star Millions Ticket Sold
On May 29, 1992, the first ticket for the scratch game Lone Star Millions was sold to Governor Ann Richards. First-day sales reached 23.2 million tickets, setting a world record.
November 7, 1992: Lotto Texas Sales Begin
On November 7, 1992, sales for Lotto Texas began, marking the start of the first in-house drawing game in Texas.
November 14, 1992: First Lotto Texas Drawing
On November 14, 1992, the first drawing for Lotto Texas took place.
November 28, 1992: First Lotto Texas Jackpot Won
On November 28, 1992, the first jackpot for Lotto Texas was won by a resident of Schulenburg.
May 29, 1993: Quick Pick Option Added to Lotto Texas
On May 29, 1993, Lotto Texas added the "Quick Pick" option, allowing for random selection of numbers.
October 25, 1993: Pick 3 Introduced
On October 25, 1993, Pick 3 was introduced as a four times daily draw game.
2000: Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson Wins Jackpot
In 2000, former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson claimed a Lotto Texas winning jackpot in excess of $14 million.
May 11, 2001: Texas Million game discontinued
The Texas Million game was discontinued on May 11, 2001, after having 25 top-prize winners during its run.
May 13, 2001: Sales for Texas Two Step Begin
On May 13, 2001, sales for Texas Two Step began, marking the start of another twice-weekly in-house game in Texas.
July 29, 2002: Sales for Cash Five Begin
On July 29, 2002, sales began for Cash Five, replacing a similar game called Cash 5.
2003: Texas Joins Mega Millions Consortium
In 2003, Texas joined the Mega Millions consortium, expanding its lottery offerings.
2003: Texas Lottery Joins Mega Millions
In 2003, the Texas Lottery officially joined the Mega Millions consortium.
February 1, 2004: End of Lone Star Millions
Lone Star Millions ended on February 1, 2004, having set a world record for first-day and first-week sales.
October 4, 2004: First Texas Mega Millions Jackpot Winner
On October 4, 2004, the first Texas jackpot winner of Mega Millions won $101 million (annuity value).
September 30, 2007: Sales for Daily 4 Begin
On September 30, 2007, sales began for Daily 4, a game drawn 24 times weekly.
October 13, 2009: Agreement for Cross-Selling Mega Millions and Powerball
On October 13, 2009, Mega Millions and Powerball operators reached an agreement allowing lotteries to cross-sell both games.
January 31, 2010: Texas Lottery to Begin Selling Powerball Tickets
On January 31, 2010, the Texas Lottery Commission agreed to begin selling Powerball tickets as part of a cross-selling agreement between Mega Millions and Powerball operators.
April 14, 2013: Extra! Option Available for Lotto Texas
On April 14, 2013, the Extra! option became available for Lotto Texas players, offering additional ways to win.
April 17, 2013: First Drawing Including Extra! Winnings
The first Lotto Texas drawing including Extra! winnings was held on April 17, 2013.
October 19, 2014: Monopoly Millionaires' Club sales began
On October 19, 2014, sales began for the Monopoly Millionaires' Club (MMC) lottery game in Texas. Plays were $5 each and drawings were held on Fridays.
December 12, 2014: Texas suspended sales of MMC
Following the December 12, 2014 drawing, Texas suspended sales of the Monopoly Millionaires' Club (MMC).
April 2016: Television Game Show Tied to MMC continued airing
In April 2016, the television game show tied to the Monopoly Millionaires' Club (MMC) continued airing.
July 28, 2018: Final drawing of Texas Triple Chance
The final drawing for the Texas Triple Chance game was held on July 28, 2018, marking the end of the game.
2018: Cash Five Relaunch
In 2018, Cash Five was relaunched with a new matrix, better odds, and guaranteed prizes.
2018: Lottery Revenue Allocation
In the 2018 fiscal year, lottery revenue was allocated.
August 23, 2021: Lotto Texas Adds Monday Drawing
On August 23, 2021, Lotto Texas expanded its drawing schedule to include Mondays.
April 2023: Fraud Scheme Allegations
In April 2023, a "long-running fraud scheme in collaboration with Lottery.com and its executives" allegedly occurred, leading to a class action lawsuit filed in February 2025.
2024: Gary Grief Resigns
In 2024, Gary Grief, the Executive Director, resigned after public scrutiny regarding his role in facilitating mass lottery ticket purchases through third-party courier firms.
2024: Senate Finance Committee Grills Texas Lottery Commission
In 2024, members of the Texas Lottery Commission were questioned by the Senate Finance Committee, alleging possible facilitation of money laundering amid a "long-running fraud scheme in collaboration with Lottery.com and its executives".
February 14, 2025: Class Action Lawsuit Filed
On February 14, 2025, a class action lawsuit was filed alleging violations of state and international laws amid a "long-running fraud scheme in collaboration with Lottery.com and its executives".
February 28, 2025: Texas Senate Votes to Ban Courier Services
On February 28, 2025, the Texas Senate voted to ban courier services from participating in the purchase of lottery tickets.
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