Location: Texas
Miriam Adelson poured money into Texas house speaker’s re-election campaign. What does it mean for casino development?
Las Vegas Sands majority shareholder Miriam Adelson is betting big on Texas in hopes that Texas will soon bet big with her. [Tuesday], her... more
Texas: Dade Phelan, House incumbents receive major fundraising boost from casino magnate
Under attack from the right, House Speaker Dade Phelan and his allies are outpacing their primary opponents in fundraising going into a... more
MGM credits regional and global reach, digital, and Marriott partnership as contributors to record Q1
MGM Resorts International’s earnings conference call Wednesday was marked by a slight change in presentation. Instead of CEO Bill... more
Poll: Texans support destination casinos, online sports gambling, split on sportsbooks at stadiums
Gambling is a hot topic in the Texas Legislature. A new poll shows that Texans are split about where it should and shouldn’t be... more
Las Vegas Sands renews push for gambling legalization in Texas, but faces steep uphill climb
A big push is underway to expand gambling in Texas, with momentum continuing to build after a encouraging showing in the 2023 legislature.... more
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to build new casino resort
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas announced on Monday, April 15, plans to build a brand-new casino resort on its Tribal lands in Polk... more
Las Vegas Sands backs coalition seeking legalized casino gambling in Texas
A petition has been filed by a coalition financially backed by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. – the Adelson and Dumont family, who now own the... more
Houston’s iconic Magic Island will not be a gambling venue, owner says
Eyewitness News is getting a first peek inside the newly-renovated Magic Island that’s set to reopen after 16 years, but not as a... more
Abandoned Houston entertainment venue Magic Island will come alive this summer with ‘private gambling’ table games
After the Astrodome, Magic Island may be Houston’s second-most famous abandoned entertainment venue. The club, shuttered for 10 years, will... more
Judge hears potential landmark case on gambling machines in Texas
On Tuesday, The State of Texas vs. Gambling Machines and The State of Texas vs. U.S. Currency was heard by the 336th District Judge in... more
