The State Lottery Act prohibits sale of tickets by mail, phone, or Internet. Federal postal regulations and other federal laws also restrict the mailing of lottery tickets and telephone or Internet sales. You must buy your tickets from a licensed retailer here in Texas. The State Lottery Act prohibits purchase of tickets by credit or with Food Stamps. Retailers, at their own discretion, may accept a check for tickets.
Retailers can accept a debit card for payment.
For winning scratch-off tickets, it is 180 days from the close date of the game set by the Texas Lottery. Each individual's tax situation is different, and the amount owed may be higher or lower than the amount withheld. We suggest players contact a competent tax professional or the I.R.S. for additional information. With Cash Value Option, a player will receive approximately one half of the estimated jackpot. This is the amount that would have been used to purchase a 25-year investment if the player had chosen annual payments.