Location: Texas
Texas: How a Round Rock poker club landed in an illegal gambling, money laundering probe
State investigators searched a Round Rock poker club last week as part of a two-year financial probe involving undercover operations,... more
Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain
Despite failing to defeat a slate of anti-gambling candidates this primary cycle and facing powerful opposition in the Texas Capitol,... more
Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos
Nearly every state legislative incumbent was poised to win their primary on Tuesday, in a stark change from the conservative bloodletting... more
Adelson-Dumont families reject sale rumors, vow to increase Mavericks stake
By now you’ve probably read or heard it. Certainly it’s a Dallas Mavericks talker, albeit vague in detail and murky in substance.... more
Naskila Casino’s economic impact grows, bringing jobs, visitors to East Texas
Naskila Casino continues to deliver a profound economic and employment benefit to Polk County and East Texas, according to a new report... more
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
