Location Troubleshooting

In accordance with State Lottery regulations, we must verify that you're physically located in the state before you can order a ticket.

Is Your Location Displaying Incorrectly?

If you believe you’re physically within the state, but see an error suggesting otherwise, follow these steps to improve your device's location accuracy:

  • If you're on Wi-Fi, try switching to mobile data, or vice versa.
  • Try a different browser, such as Google Chrome instead of Safari.
  • Use a different device.

If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

  1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

  2. 2. The error message received.

  3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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How to Turn Off VPN, Proxy, or a Private Network

iPhone/iPad

  1. 1. Open Settings on your device.

    OpenSettings
  2. 2. Tap on General → VPN & Device Management.

    General
    General
  3. 3. Toggle OFF any active VPN connection.

    VpnOff
    General

    If you are using Safari, we recommend deactivating iCloud Private Relay to enhance location precision:

    1. 1. Open Settings on your device.

      OpenSettings
    2. 2. Tap your name at the top to access Apple ID.

    3. 3. Go to iCloud → Private Relay.

      iCloud
      PrivateRelay
    4. 4. Toggle Private Relay to OFF.

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Still stuck? Try:

Alternative solutions

Mac

    1. 1. Click the Apple icon on the top left.

      Apple
    2. 2. Click System Settings → Network → VPN.

      SystemSettings
      TurnVpnOff
    3. 3. Toggle OFF any active VPN connection.

      TurnVpnOff
    4. If you are using Safari, we recommend deactivating iCloud Private Relay to enhance location precision:

      1. 1. Click the Apple icon on the top left.

        Apple
      2. 2. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.

      3. 3. Click your name or Apple ID at the top.

      4. 4. Select iCloud from the list of options.

        iCloud
      5. 5. Find Private Relay (Beta) in the iCloud settings and toggle it OFF.

        iPhone/iPad
      6. 6. Confirm your choice.

        TapConfirm/Next

    Still stuck? Try:

    Android

    1. 1. Open Settings on your device.

      Android
    2. 2. Tap on Connections → More connection settings → VPN.

      TurnOffVPN TurnOffVPN TurnOffVPN
    3. 3. Toggle OFF any active VPN connection.

    Still stuck? Try:

    Alternative solutions

    How to Proceed If Your Location Couldn't Be Verified

    Did you encounter one of the following error messages?

    • "We’re unable to verify your location."

    • "Our ability to know your location was blocked."

    Choose where you're having a problem:

    Chrome icon Chrome
    Safari icon Safari
    Firefox icon Firefox
    Edge icon Edge

    Safari on an iOS Mobile Device

    1. 1. Open Settings on your mobile device.

      OpenSettings
    2. 2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.

      iPhone/iPad
    3. 3. Location Serivces → ON.

      iPhone/iPad
    4. 4. From the dropdown menu that appears, choose Safari Websites.

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    5. 5. Select "While Using the App" and then toggle "Precise Location" to ON.

      iPhone/iPad
    6. 6. Open Safari, go back to tx.thelotter.com, and tap on "Confirm" or "Next" to complete your order.

      TapConfirm/Next
    7. Should this fail to resolve the issue:

      1. 1. Open Settings.

        OpenSettings
      2. 2. Tap General.

        General
      3. 3. Scroll down and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.

        TransferReset
      4. 4. Tap Reset.

        Reset
      5. 5. Tap Reset Location & Privacy, enter your device password if required, then tap Reset Settings.

        ResetLocationPrivacy
      6. 6. Open Safari, return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap “Confirm/Next” to finalize your order.

        TapConfirm/Next

      If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

      1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

      2. 2. The error message received.

      3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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      Chrome on iOS Mobile Device

      1. 1. Open Settings on your mobile device.

        OpenSettings
      2. 2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.

      3. iPhone/iPad
      4. 3. Location Services → ON.

      5. iPhone/iPad
      6. 4. Select Chrome from the list.

        iPhone/iPad
      7. 5. Select the option While Using the App and toggle Precise Location to ON.

        iPhone/iPad
      8. 6. Open Chrome, return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap again on Confirm/Next to confirm your order.

        TapConfirm/Next

      If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

      1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

      2. 2. The error message received.

      3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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      If you're still receiving the following error message - "Our ability to know your location was blocked":


      1. 1. Tap the three-dot Menu at the top bar.

        Menu Screenshot

      2. 2. Scroll down and tap Settings.

        Settings Screenshot

      3. 3. Tap Site Settings.

        Site Settings Screenshot

      4. 4. Tap Location.

        Location Settings Screenshot

      5. 5. In the Blocked section, toggle Allow for tx.thelotter.com.

        Allow Location Screenshot 1
        Allow Location Screenshot 2

      6. 6. Return to tx.thelotter.com and tap Confirm/Next to complete the process.

        Confirm Next Screenshot

      If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

      1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

      2. 2. The error message received.

      3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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      Chrome on Android Mobile Device

      1. 1. Tap the Options icon to the left of the address bar.

        Options
      2. 2. From the dropdown menu, choose Permissions.

        Permissions
      3. 3. Under the “Permissions” section, tap on Reset permissions.

        ResetPermissions
      4. 4. Tap on the Reset button.

        ResetButton
      5. 5. Return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap again on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.

        TapConfirm/Next

      If you're still receiving the following error message - "Our ability to know your location was blocked":

      1. 1. Tap on the three dots Menu icon at the top bar.

        AllowSubsite/Next
      2. 2. Scroll down and tap on Settings.

        Settings
      3. 3. Tap Site Settings, and then Location.

        SiteSettings
        SiteSettings
      4. 4. In the Blocked section, toggle Allow on the TheLotter Texas.

        SiteSettings
        SiteSettings
      5. 5. Return to TheLotter Texas and tap on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.

        SiteSettings
      6. 6. Proceed based on the instructions in the subsequent pop-ups.

      If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

      1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

      2. 2. The error message received.

      3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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      Safari on Mac

      1. 1. Click Safari in the top menu bar.

      2. iPhone/iPad
      3. 2. Select "Settings" (or "Preferences", depending on your version).

      4. iPhone/iPad
      5. 3. Click the "Websites" tab at the top.

      6. iPhone/iPad
      7. 4. Scroll down the sidebar on the left and select "Location".

      8. iPhone/iPad
      9. 5. Locate tx.thelotter.com and select "Allow" from the dropdown menu.

      10. AllowSusbsite/Next AllowSusbsite/Next AllowSusbsite/Next
      11. 6. Close the Settings/Preferences window.

        AllowSusbsite/Next
      12. 7. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to validate your order.

      13. TapConfirm/Next

      If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

      1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

      2. 2. The error message received.

      3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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      Chrome on Windows/Mac

        1. 1. Click the Options icon to the left of the address bar, and then select Site Settings from the dropdown menu.

        2. Options
          Options
        3. 2. Navigate to Permissions under Privacy and Security, and scroll down to Location.

        4. Options
          Options
        5. 3. Select Allow from the dropdown menu to the right.

        6. Options
        7. 4. Close the Settings tab and return to tx.thelotter.com.

        8. 5. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to validate your order.

        9. TapConfirm/Next
          TapConfirm/Next

          If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

          1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

          2. 2. The error message received.

          3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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          Firefox on Windows/Mac

          1. 1. Click the Location error icon to the left of the address bar.

          2. iPhone/iPad
          3. 2. Under the Permissions section, click on the X icon next to Blocked Temporarily.

          4. iPhone/iPad
          5. 3. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.

          6. TapConfirm/Next
            TapConfirm/Next

          If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

          1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

          2. 2. The error message received.

          3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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          Edge on Windows/Mac

          1. 1. Click the Lock icon to the left of the address bar.

          2. iPhone/iPad
          3. 2. Click on “Permissions for this site” from the dropdown menu.

          4. iPhone/iPad
          5. 3. Locate the “Location” option, and select “Allow” from the dropdown menu next to it.

          6. iPhone/iPad
          7. 4. Close the Settings tab and return to tx.thelotter.com.

          8. 5. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.

          9. TapConfirm/Next
            TapConfirm/Next

            If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:

            1. 1. The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).

            2. 2. The error message received.

            3. 3. Your device, operating system, and browser.

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