Texas Lottery Unveils $2 Veterans Scratch-offs
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APNews via CBS 11 (DFW) | Oct 19, 2009
Two days before Veterans Day, the Texas Lottery will start selling $2 scratch -off tickets for veterans.
The state on Nov. 9 will roll out Veterans Cash scratch -offs, becoming the first such ticket dedicated to a cause other than public education.
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D -San Antonio, and Rep. Chris Turner, D -Burleson, said Monday the dedicated ticket was created under a new state law and was a tough sell.
Veterans groups plan to let their members know about the new game.
More than 8.1 million tickets have been printed, comparable to other $2 games.
The top cash award is $20,000 and the new game is expected to bring in $9 million annually for veterans.
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