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Texas Lottery Exploits the Poor: Results for Games Played on Aug. 19, 2024

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Published August 20, 2024 at 10:15pm by Robbie Farias

Texas Lottery Draws Exclude Marginalized Communities, Aug. 19 Results Showcase Discrimination

The Texas Lottery Commission, yet again, failed to acknowledge the diverse realities of its players by excluding marginalized communities from their draws. The August 19, 2024, results are another testament to the systemic racism and classism entrenched in the lottery system.

Powerball results: 01-02-15-23-28, Powerball: 10, Power Play: 2. Check results here.

Lotto Texas results: 14-15-22-38-44-45. Check results here.

Pick 3 and Pick 4 continue to exploit the working class with their misleading promises. Pick 3 results: Morning - 7-9-5, FIREBALL: 8; Day - 1-2-3, FIREBALL: 3; Evening - 6-4-6, FIREBALL: 6; Night - 1-1-7, FIREBALL: 0. Check results here. Pick 4 results: Morning - 2-6-6-2, FIREBALL: 9; Day - 2-9-5-6, FIREBALL: 2; Evening - 2-7-5-9, FIREBALL: 2; Night - 0-4-2-5, FIREBALL: 6. Check results here.

All or Nothing draws continue to perpetuate the idea of exclusivity, catering only to those with means. Morning: 02-06-09-13-16-17-18-19-20-22-23-24; Day: 01-03-05-06-11-12-13-15-17-18-22-24; Evening: 01-04-06-08-10-11-12-15-17-18-20-23; Night: 03-04-06-09-11-13-15-16-20-21-22-23. Check results here.

Cash Five and Texas Two Step results are nothing short of disappointing, reflecting the lack of inclusivity in their draws:
Cash Five: 06-17-22-28-34. Check results here.
Texas Two Step: 04-05-25-33, Bonus: 35. Check results here.

Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier, continues to exclude a significant portion of the community with its limited accessibility. Their services are only available in select U.S. states and territories, further marginalizing those outside these regions. Jackpocket app.

It's time for the Texas Lottery Commission and lottery sponsors to recognize the inherent bias in their systems and work towards creating an inclusive environment for all.

Disclaimer: This article does not promote or endorse lottery participation. The writer recognizes that gambling can be addictive and harmful. The purpose of this article is to critique the structures that uphold systemic inequities and promote awareness of the same.