Industry
January 31, 2023
Poll Shows Texans Want Legal Casino and Sports Wagering
Texas Standard published an interview with Renée Cross, senior executive director and researcher of Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, discussing a recent poll that showed that there is wide support for the legalization of casino and sports wagering among Texan voters. Poll Reveals 75% of Texans Want Legal Gambling in […]
Legal
January 27, 2023
Kickapoo Tribe in Texas May Expand Gambling under New Proposal
A recent joint resolution proposes to enable the tribal organization to ink a gaming compact, enabling it to expand its offering while Texas lawmakers try to continue to explore options for additional gambling activities. The new proposal, backed by Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Rep. Eddie Morales seeks to enable the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas […]
Legal
January 19, 2023
Texas Losing on Tax Revenue from Lack of Betting and Casinos
There is currently a limited number of gambling options for Texas residents. Texas Is at Disadvantage for Not Offering Sports Wagering Bingo, parimutuel wagering and raffles are allowed, but residents that want to participate in casino gambling or sports wagering would need to visit a nearby state. While some prefer traveling for hundreds of miles, […]
Legal
January 9, 2023
Texas Considers Bill to Legalize Limited Casino Gambling and Sports Betting
The new bill would generate the necessary framework for building the Texas Gaming Commission. The new body would be responsible for supervising legalized gambling in the state that continues to celebrate its “Wild West” roots. What Would the Bill Include? Originally, the amendment was pre-filed by state senator Carol Alvarado last November. At the moment, […]
Sports
January 9, 2023
Mattress Mack Places Major Bet on Texas College Basketball Team
Action Network reported that the Gallery Furniture founder and owner has placed bets of over $3 million with various sportsbooks on the TCU Horned Frogs winning over the Georgia Bulldogs during their match taking place on January 9. If TCU Delivers Mattress Mack Will Win $8M Mattress Mack, who is a major Houston furniture magnate, […]
Legal
January 3, 2023
Debate on Gambling Expansion to Continue in Texas
Next week Tuesday will mark the start of the 88th Texas Legislature’s regular season. According to a report released by the Baptist Standard, lawmakers in the state are likely to resist pushes for the expansion of gambling. Expansion of Gambling and School Vouchers: Hot Topics in Texas Texas currently offers limited options for gambling such […]
Poker
January 2, 2023
Dallas Looking at $600K in Legal Fees to Curtail Poker Businesses
Texas is one of the US states that have strict laws when it comes to gambling and the activity is in fact illegal in the state. Placing monetary wagers on any game that involves dice, cards or machines such as slots is forbidden. However, a loophole related to poker enabled a statewide expansion of the […]
Casino
December 2, 2022
Texas’ Corpus Christi PD Raids Illegal Gambling Operation
Police in the coastal city of South Texas, Corpus Christi, busted an illegal gambling operation earlier this week. The police raid comes after weeks of investigation and resulted in the arrest of five women who are facing charges of illegal gambling and organized crime. Corpus Christi Police Department Raids Two Businesses The Corpus Christi Police […]
Legal
November 16, 2022
Texas Legislature Looking at Casino, Sports Betting Legalization
A Texas Senator pre-filed a bill seeking to amend the state’s constitution to allow gambling at a limited number of resorts and facilities licensed by a state gambling commission. Long Way to Go Sen. Carol Alvarado pre-filed bill TX SJR17 to amend the Texas constitution and legalize casinos two months before the legislative session is […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Sports Teams, Orgs Push for Texas Sports Betting in 2023
The Texas Sports Betting Alliance has been vocal about legalizing sports betting in the Lone Star State since 2021, and now 2023 seems like could be the year they manage to accomplish that. In the end, however, no matter what happens with the legislature, it will be Texans who have the final say. High Hopes […]
