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WANT TO SUPPORT TEXAS VETERANS THIS VETERANS DAY?

 

 
Texas Lottery introduces new Veterans Cash scratch ticket benefitting veterans’ programs
(AUSTIN) – Texas Lottery players can show their support for Texas veterans by purchasing the new
Veterans Cash scratch ticket. The $2 patriotic-themed game benefits the Texas Veterans Commission
Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
“On November 11, as we recognize and thank the men and women that have bravely served our
country, the Texas Lottery is proud to provide an opportunity for our players to support the 1.7 million
Texas veterans across the state,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery.
The Texas Lottery first launched the veterans’ themed scratch ticket game on Nov. 9, 2009, following
the passage of a bill during the 81st Legislature. The Texas Lottery has contributed more than $68
million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance which makes grants available to eligible charitable
organizations, local government agencies, and veterans’ service organizations that provide direct
services to Texas veterans and their families. These programs provide financial assistance,
transportation services, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling and housing assistance.
Veterans Cash features four top prizes of $30,000 and more than $6.6 million in total prizes. The
overall odds of winning are one in 4.14 for any prize, including break-even prizes.
Players interested in finding the game in their area can use the Scratch Ticket and Retailer Locator on
the Texas Lottery website.
About the Texas Lottery
Beginning with the first ticket sold in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated $25 billion in revenue for
the state and distributed $50 billion in prizes to lottery players. Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has
contributed $19 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas. As
authorized by the Texas Legislature, certain Texas Lottery revenues benefit state programs including
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the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. Since the first veterans’ themed scratch ticket game was launched
in 2009, the Texas Lottery has contributed more than $68 million for programs supporting Texas
veterans.
The Texas Lottery provides several entertaining games for lottery players including Powerball®
, Mega
Millions®
, Lotto Texas®
, All or Nothing™, Texas Two Step®
, Pick 3™, Daily 4™, Cash Five®
, Texas
Triple Chance™ and scratch ticket games. For more information visit us on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, YouTube or at www.txlottery.org.
Editors/News Directors, note: An image of the Veterans Cash scratch ticket is attached in JPEG
format.
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