Location: Texas
Astrodome casino? Former Houston mayor floats dramatic vision involving Tilman Fertitta
Harris County Judge candidates—former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer—have some... more
Delta doubling flight schedule between Las Vegas and Austin, Texas
The second-busiest commercial air carrier at Harry Reid International Airport is expanding service to and from Austin, Texas. Atlanta-based... more
Can Dallas be the next Las Vegas? The Mavericks owner is betting on it
Patrick Dumont grinned as he walked to his courtside seat to watch his team, the Dallas Mavericks, play the Sacramento Kings. The owner,... more
East Texas tribe to open new temporary casino this summer
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is scheduled to open its new temporary casino facility this summer on its existing tribal reservation land in... more
Las Vegas Sands hiring casino management developers in Dallas amid Texas gambling push
The Las Vegas Sands Corp. is hiring for jobs in North Texas amid the debate over the future of casino gaming in Texas. Sands, majority... more
Texas lieutenant governor eyes closing “gambling loophole” for prediction markets, but feds stand in way
In March, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed state senators to explore ways to close “gambling loopholes” that allow online prediction markets... more
California, Texas generate 43% of U.S. sports contracts, study shows
And 69% of all prediction market sports action comes from the 19 states without legal online betting With sports contracts accounting for... more
Texas poker room plans reopening after no indictments in raid case
The Lodge, a Round Rock poker room that was raided last month by state officials, is planning to reopen after a Williamson County Grand... more
Governor balks at casino legalization in Texas ahead of legislative session
At a March 31 press conference in Galveston, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was direct when asked about gambling legalization: “All I can tell you... more
Texas drops money laundering probe into The Lodge, but illegal gambling case continues
Texas authorities have withdrawn money laundering allegations against The Lodge Card Club, but the venue still faces an ongoing illegal... more
