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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:
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If you're on Wi-Fi, try switching to mobile data, or vice versa.
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Try a different browser, such as Google Chrome instead of Safari.
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Use a different device.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
How to Turn Off VPN, Proxy, or a Private Network
iPhone/iPad
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1. Open Settings on your device.
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2. Tap on General → VPN & Device Management.
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3. Toggle OFF any active VPN connection.
If you are using Safari, we recommend deactivating iCloud Private Relay to enhance location precision:
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1. Open Settings on your device.
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2. Tap your name at the top to access Apple ID.
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3. Go to iCloud → Private Relay.
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4. Toggle Private Relay to OFF.
Still stuck? Try:
Alternative solutions
Mac
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1. Click the Apple icon on the top left.
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2. Click System Settings → Network → VPN.
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3. Toggle OFF any active VPN connection.
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If you are using Safari, we recommend deactivating iCloud Private Relay to enhance location precision:
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1. Click the Apple icon on the top left.
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2. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.
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3. Click your name or Apple ID at the top.
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4. Select iCloud from the list of options.
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5. Find Private Relay (Beta) in the iCloud settings and toggle it OFF.
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6. Confirm your choice.
Still stuck? Try:
Android
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1. Open Settings on your device.
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2. Tap on Connections → More connection settings → VPN.
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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?
Choose where you're having a problem:
Safari on an iOS Mobile Device
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1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
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2. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.
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3. Location Serivces → ON.
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4. From the dropdown menu that appears, choose Safari Websites.
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5. Select "While Using the App" and then toggle "Precise Location" to ON.
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6. Open Safari, go back to tx.thelotter.com, and tap on "Confirm" or "Next" to complete your order.
Should this fail to resolve the issue:
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1. Open Settings.
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2. Tap General.
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3. Scroll down and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
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4. Tap Reset.
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5. Tap Reset Location & Privacy, enter your device password if required, then tap Reset Settings.
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6. Open Safari, return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap “Confirm/Next” to finalize your order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Chrome on iOS Mobile Device
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Open Settings on your mobile device.
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Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security.
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Location Services → ON.
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Select Chrome from the list.
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Select the option While Using the App and toggle Precise Location to ON.
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Open Chrome, return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap again on Confirm/Next to confirm your order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
If you're still receiving the following error message - "Our ability to know your location was blocked":
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1. Tap the three-dot Menu at the top bar.
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2. Scroll down and tap Settings.
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3. Tap Site Settings.
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4. Tap Location.
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5. In the Blocked section, toggle Allow for tx.thelotter.com.
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6. Return to tx.thelotter.com and tap Confirm/Next to complete the process.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Chrome on Android Mobile Device
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1. Tap the Options icon to the left of the address bar.
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2. From the dropdown menu, choose Permissions.
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3. Under the “Permissions” section, tap on Reset permissions.
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4. Tap on the Reset button.
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5. Return to tx.thelotter.com, and tap again on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.
If you're still receiving the following error message - "Our ability to know your location was blocked":
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1. Tap on the three dots Menu icon at the top bar.
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2. Scroll down and tap on Settings.
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3. Tap Site Settings, and then Location.
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4. In the Blocked section, toggle Allow on the TheLotter Texas.
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5. Return to TheLotter Texas and tap on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.
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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:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Safari on Mac
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1. Click Safari in the top menu bar.
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2. Select "Settings" (or "Preferences", depending on your version).
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3. Click the "Websites" tab at the top.
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4. Scroll down the sidebar on the left and select "Location".
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5. Locate tx.thelotter.com and select "Allow" from the dropdown menu.
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6. Close the Settings/Preferences window.
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7. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to validate your order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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2.
The error message received.
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Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Chrome on Windows/Mac
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1. Click the Options icon to the left of the address bar, and then select Site Settings from the dropdown menu.
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2. Navigate to Permissions under Privacy and Security, and scroll down to Location.
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3. Select Allow from the dropdown menu to the right.
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4. Close the Settings tab and return to tx.thelotter.com.
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5. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to validate your order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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2.
The error message received.
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3.
Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Firefox on Windows/Mac
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1. Click the Location error icon to the left of the address bar.
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2. Under the Permissions section, click on the X icon next to Blocked Temporarily.
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3. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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2.
The error message received.
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3.
Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
Edge on Windows/Mac
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1. Click the Lock icon to the left of the address bar.
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2. Click on “Permissions for this site” from the dropdown menu.
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3. Locate the “Location” option, and select “Allow” from the dropdown menu next to it.
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4. Close the Settings tab and return to tx.thelotter.com.
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5. Reload the page, and click on Confirm/Next to confirm the order.
If you're still having problems, contact Customer Service and provide the following details:
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1.
The action you were trying to perform (e.g., order, deposit, login, registration, etc.).
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2.
The error message received.
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3.
Your device, operating system, and browser.
Customer Support
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