Location: Texas
Texas: Casino and sports betting companies press for a win despite Senate opposition
Undeterred by four years of sluggish progress and certain defeat at the Texas Capitol, the gambling industry is plodding ahead with its... more
Texas: Both sides weigh in on bringing casino gambling to state
Americans wagered an estimated $1.39 billion dollars on Super Bowl LIX, and that’s just legal bets, according to the American Gaming... more
EDITORIAL: Sports betting must come with real guardrails, or it shouldn’t come to Texas at all
Anyone counting Austin’s cards is likely aware that the odds of Texas legalizing some form of expanded gambling are growing larger. Gov.... more
A rest area on the Louisiana-Texas border helps show popularity of Super Bowl sports betting
Before sports gambling was legalized in Louisiana, Jim McIngvale usually flew to Las Vegas or New Jersey to place his bets. McIngvale, a... more
Texas governor says he supports legalizing sports gambling in the state
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas. In an exclusive interview for the Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said he has... more
Texans love the idea of gambling in their state, despite GOP pushback
Gambling in Texas continues to be a hot-button issue, with advocates putting serious weight behind efforts to bring legalized sports... more
Texas lottery officials helped companies win a $95 million jackpot. That’s not the only favor they got
On June 30, 2022, Lottery.com’s board of directors convened online for an uncomfortable presentation. The Austin-based company sold state... more
Planning to build on Long Island, Las Vegas Sands CEO concerned about igaming expansion in New York
As Las Vegas Sands executives continue to tout their 2025 and long-term prospects in Macau and Singapore, the possibility of dealing with... more
Montana bill would allow ‘antique gambling’ for historical charities
A bill in the Montana legislature would establish a new type of fundraiser for certain non-profit organizations, called “Wild West Casino... more
What is the Texas Destination Resort Alliance? Breaking down the PAC behind the TV ads
You may have seen a TV ad recently urging lawmakers to “let Texans vote on destination resorts.” The advertisements, produced... more

