A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million but just missed the $320 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing Saturday,

The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas had drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms known as lottery couriers in the state – and nationwide.

In the past month, lawmakers have taken action to reign in the lottery, including advancing a bill that prohibits the use of couriers. The Texas Rangers and attorney general’s office also are investigating a $95 million jackpot in 2023 and a $83.5 million win last month.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation came after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to look into the two lottery jackpots.

Getty Images/iStockphoto A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $50,000 but just missed the $265 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched four of five winning numbers and the ...