Location: Texas
The scheme that broke the Texas Lottery
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the Lotto Texas jackpot was seventy-three million dollars. There was no winner that night—there hadn’t been a... more
Casino gambling in Texas less likely after tough legislative session for proponents
After making strides in 2023, Las Vegas Sands hoped its big bet on casino gambling would pay off this legislative session, with lawmakers... more
Texas legislature passes bill to reform scandal-plagued state lottery
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Senate Friday... more
Texas: Proposed casino gaming ban ‘tabled indefinitely’ by Irving City Council
The Irving City Council indefinitely tabled two resolutions during its Thursday meeting directed at resort company Las Vegas Sands and its... more
Texas sports betting, casino hopes further diminished by lottery vote
The potential termination of the Texas Lottery underscores the difficulty that more controversial forms of gambling face in attempting to... more
Texas: Casino-backed reps leave anti-gambling amendment out of rezoning bill, prompting criticism
Two nearly identical bills in the Texas Legislature would make it harder for people to successfully protest a zoning change in their city... more
Scandal-plagued Texas Lottery faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end?
Some legislators are pushing to eliminate the Texas Lottery amid questions about its management and multiple criminal investigations. What... more
Advocates for Sands casino dealt another setback as voters in Dallas suburb shuffle the deck in city council election
In a closely watched Irving City Council election, voters dealt a blow to casino proponents by backing anti-casino candidates in two... more
Sands-tied organization pours $100K into city council race in Dallas suburb
A shadowy political fund with ties to one of the world’s largest casinos has poured nearly $100k into a local City Council race. Financial... more
Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts
Ryan Mindell, the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, has resigned effective immediately, according to a news release from... more
