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Former Lottery Chief Back in Court | Texas News
Former Texas Lottery exec Gary Grief is back in court facing fresh charges tied to a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot win — accused of abusing power by allegedly approving a massive, online ticket-buying operation that could signal a path to legalizing online gambling in Texas. While critics question the lottery’s integrity and public trust, Grief’s defense calls the case politically driven, insists there’s no criminal evidence, and highlights his cooperation with investigators. After an initial indictment was dismissed, a new grand jury revived the first-degree felony charge, setting up this…
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