Location: Texas
Texas lieutenant governor throws cold water on sports gambling days after House approval, says Senate won’t take up bill
“I’ve said repeatedly there is little to no support for expanding gaming from Senate GOP,” Patrick tweeted Saturday. “I polled members this... more
Texas: Effort to allow casinos falls short in House
The high-profile push to bring casinos to Texas this legislative session ended Friday after supporters acknowledged that they did not have... more
Texas House of Representatives approves sports betting referendum
A cheer went up from the floor of the House of Representatives this afternoon following the approval of a referendum to put a Texas online... more
Texas: Casino, sports betting efforts find support in House, but hurdles remain
The Texas House on Wednesday gave initial approval to legislation that would let voters decide whether to legalize casinos and online... more
Texas: Casino gambling bill moves to full House vote, but what are its odds in the Senate?
After weeks of uncertainty, legislation authorizing casino gambling in Texas was cleared to come to a vote of the full 150-member House... more
Kickapoo tribe says Texas bill expanding gambling threatens their casino and jobs it creates
As state lawmakers consider expanding gaming options in Texas, Native American tribal leaders who operate the state’s largest casino are... more
The untold story of Jim McIngvale, the complex man behind Houston’s famous Mattress Mack
Perhaps the most startling thing Mattress Mack will tell you about himself: He is an introvert. Yes, that Mattress Mack. The... more
Sports betting on the clock in statehouses
As state legislatures continue to ponder gaming expansion, “a majority of these bodies are hitting their home stretch,” declared B Global... more
Professional teams push as deadline looms for bills that would regulate casinos, sports betting in Texas
The clock is ticking for two sets of Texas bills that could pave the way for legal sports betting. This week, 11 Texas professional sports... more
Bill to redefine poker laws advances in Texas House. What’s next?
A proposed measure to redefine a confusing Texas poker law successfully passed one House committee vote on Wednesday. But there are some... more

