A man from Malta. A London-based betting company. The Texas Rangers. Here’s everything to know about the controversy.

But the present controversy over so-called lottery couriers appears to have struck a deeper chord because it raises questions over whether ordinary players have a fair shot at winning, and because the Legislature had largely been kept into the dark about the intricacies of courier companies' business practices.

Texas Lottery commissioner Clark Smith resigned on Friday after controversial lottery wins through third-party services.