Location: Texas
After $75M World Series win, Mattress Mack makes another big bet, this time on March Madness
He turned a $10 million wager on the Astros to win the World Series into a $75 million record payout. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale flew to... more
Texas senator introduces resolution to allow sports wagering, casino gambling
On the heels of sports wagering’s crushing defeat at the California polls, a legislative push has been launched in Texas to give voters a... more
Dusty Baker’s wife thrilled over Astros’ World Series win: ‘Job almost killed him’
Dusty Baker’s wife Melissa couldn’t contain herself after her husband won his first World Series as a manager. In an interview with FOX... more
Gaming industry closely watching Tuesday’s elections
The gaming industry will be on the ballot Tuesday as Americans go to the polls to decide not only just the control of Congress, but also... more
With Astros’ World Series win, Mattress Mack becomes biggest-ever sports betting winner with $75M payout
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday at Minute Maid Park, and Jim... more
EDITORIAL: Texas Governor Abbott, once icy to expanded gambling, is thawing
No matter who wins the tight Texas governor’s race between Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto... more
Texas judge agrees: Dallas was within its rights to shut down a poker room
Bad news for previously legal Dallas poker rooms. Civil District Court Judge Eric Moye last week ruled that the city was within its rights... more
Multiple sports teams, organizations pushing to legalize sports betting in Texas
When it comes to sports betting, Texas is a state like no other. “Don’t mess with Texas,” says Las Vegan Ken Fuchs. Fuchs is the Chief... more
Sportsbooks brace for record $72.6 million loss to Mattress Mack
Sportsbooks are bracing for their largest collective loss in sports betting history. If the Astros win the World Series over the... more
Texas governor says he’s open to expanded casino gambling
Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise... more
