Location: Texas
Texas governor doesn’t support changing state constitution to legalize casinos
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have failed in recent legislative sessions, but the industry isn’t giving up. In an... more
The Mattress Mack movie is actually happening. But who is it for?
If you were banking that the Mattress Mack movie wasn’t happening, that’s a bet you would’ve lost. After missing its... more
Texas: In interview, Sands exec says company’s aims to put landmark destination-resort in Dallas
The Las Vegas Sands Corporation wants to build a massive hotel, casino and convention resort in Dallas—but first, Texas would need to... more
U.S. Senate hopeful from Texas criticizes Dem primary rival over casino donations
The Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate heated up on Friday with former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred directly criticizing his rival, state... more
Gambling interests struggling to gain Texas foothold after Senate election loss
After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize gambling in Texas fell flat again... more
Brightstar signs two-year contract extension with Texas Lottery
Brightstar Lottery on Wednesday signed a two-year contract extension with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which... more
Dallas-area election attracts millions of dollars supporting gambling expansion
What was once a sleepy race to replace an outgoing state senator in Tarrant County is now a multi-million-dollar grudge match this fall.... more
Texas: Concrete wall erected at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino 17 days after deadly shooting
Seventeen days after a mass shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino that left two dead and five injured, a large concrete wall now... more
Casino lobby is betting big on one particular Texas Senate race
You may not have heard about the special election state senate seat that is up for grabs in North Texas, but the casino lobby has, and is... more
Experts: Feds likely have no role prosecuting fatal shooting at Texas tribal casino
In the wake of the fatal shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Sept. 27, Maverick County’s district attorney said he... more
