Location: Texas
Hearings held on potential Texas poker rooms legislation
It has been a major question for nearly a decade in the state of Texas. The proliferation of poker “clubs” – which circumvent the state’s... more
Texas: Economist weighs in on how casinos would impact Central Texas
As the Texas house bill that would make sports betting and casinos legal inches closer to the house floor, a Texas A&M Central Texas... more
Casino bill picks winners if games come to Texas. Here are the big players
There’s more than just luck on the side of some people poised to cash in if casinos come to Texas. A proposal by Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort... more
Bills to expand casino and sports gambling in Texas clear House committee
A Texas House committee advanced the two main proposals to expand gambling in the state Monday, giving them a burst of momentum even as... more
IGA Tradeshow: Momentum for Texas gaming stalled, but inevitable
The momentum for creating casino gaming in Texas has stalled for now, but a tribal leader and gaming lawyers said it’s inevitable that it... more
Legislative prospects gloomy for expansion of online betting in the U.S.: analyst
In the course of a Friday investor note on DraftKings, igaming, and online sports betting (OSB), Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo... more
Legalized sports gambling would bring Texas more money. Here’s why not everyone is sold.
State Rep. Jeff Leach pulled out his smartphone and, like so many other Texans this month, prepared to bet on a game in the NCAA basketball... more
As Texas lawmakers consider casino and sports gambling, Las Vegas Sands says it is in talks for casino license
Las Vegas Sands is negotiating to bring a destination resort-style casino to Texas if allowed in the state, a representative of the company... more
Texas: Several poker rooms face civil lawsuits
If you frequent live poker rooms in Texas, then you need to know the name, Mark Lavery. Lavery is a Chicago-based attorney who has brought... more
Texas: Three sports betting bills to be heard by House State Affairs Committee this week
Three bills to potentially legalize Texas sports betting will be heard for the first time this week in the House of Representatives State... more
