Location: Texas
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Texas authorities have withdrawn money laundering allegations against The Lodge Card Club, but the venue still faces an ongoing illegal...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
Will Native American tribes build Dallas-Fort Worth’s first casino resort?
Texas is widely regarded as the most lucrative untapped gaming market in the nation. And Dallas-Fort Worth might well be the crown jewel —... more
Texas Senate to probe prediction markets amid gambling deadlock
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued new interim charges to the Texas Senate on Friday, March 27, signaling an aggressive move to regulate—or... more
Mohegan Tribe to sell WNBA team to Fertitta family, who will move it to Houston
The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family — the owners of the Houston Rockets — in a deal that will... more
Texas poker club The Lodge closes after raid
The Lodge Card Club’s situation has moved from uncertainty to something far more final. What began as a high-profile raid earlier this... more
Texas: Irving casino fight not over one year after Las Vegas Sands proposal halted
Friday marked one year since a contentious March 20, 2025, city council meeting that effectively halted Las Vegas Sands’ effort to bring... more
