Location: Texas

04/11/25 3:31 PM

Texas: State senator defends campaign donations amid push to legalize gambling

  • Marvin Hurst, CBS News Texas
A state senator is defending campaign donations he’s received, saying it isn’t connected to his push to legalize gambling in... more
04/09/25 2:06 PM

Las Vegas Sands wanted a casino near Dallas. A new bill could make that easier

  • Megan Cardona, KERA radio
Texas legislators have introduced a bill that could make zoning changes easier. That’s after Las Vegas Sands proposed rezoning a... more
03/23/25 6:43 PM

Texas: Irving approves Sands resort, sans casino

  • Judah Duke, The Real Deal
The Irving City Council approved a zoning change for Las Vegas Sands’ proposed resort near the former Texas Stadium site Thursday, but... more
03/20/25 8:24 PM

Las Vegas Sands retracts casino portion of planned Dallas-area casino-resort after pushback

  • Rachel Snyder, WFAA-TV
Just hours before Irving leaders were set to consider plans for a casino resort near the former Texas Stadium site by the owners of the... more
03/19/25 3:10 PM

OPINION: Why Irving must say no to casino plan

  • John Soriano and Chad Engelland, The Dallas Morning News
John Soriano, Ph.D., is assistant professor of economics, and Chad Engelland, Ph.D., is professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas... more
03/18/25 3:39 PM

Texas: Irving commission narrowly approves zoning change that could lead to casino

  • Ryan Osborne, WFAA
The Irving Zoning Commission early Tuesday morning narrowly approved a zoning change that sets the stage for the owners of the Dallas... more
03/18/25 1:56 PM

Texas: Will the Legislature legalize sports betting? Some of the biggest names in sports hope so

  • Will Iger, Texas Standard
Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some... more
03/18/25 4:07 AM

Las Vegas Sands’ resort plan continues to cause debate in Dallas suburb

  • Candace Sweat and Ahraya Burns, KXAS-TV
A rezoning proposal tied to the new owners of the Dallas Mavericks, Las Vegas Sands Corp., drew a passionate and divided crowd to Irving... more
03/16/25 8:30 AM

Continued absence of casinos and sports betting in Texas remains to Oklahoma’s benefit

  • Ryan Butler, Covers
Texas lawmakers’ refusal to consider casino gaming and sports betting legislation is bad news for Lone Star State residents looking... more
03/16/25 8:14 AM

Residents strongly oppose Sands casino proposal at town hall meeting in Dallas suburb

  • Marvin Hurst, KTVT-TV
The proposal for casino-style gambling in Irving met strong opposition and outcry at a Town Hall meeting Friday night. Residents... more