Lottery Post: Texas lottery legislation seeks to ensure state's share of revenue (Lottery Post) Texas State Sen. Jane Nelson, one of the Legislature's most vocal gambling opponents, has sidetracked a measure to extend the life of the Texas Lottery Commission by tucking in a provision saying that the state must receive at least a 25-cent cut of every dollar wagered in every game.
Mega Millions jackpot now $26 million (Richmond Times-Dispatch) ATLANTA - The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery drawing grew to $26 million Wednesday. None of the tickets sold for Tuesday's $18 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday.