Casino
April 22, 2022
Texas’ Democratic Governor Candidate Is Inclined to Support Gambling
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Texas, “is inclined” to support the launch of casino gambling and the legalization of sports betting in the state. O’Rourke Wants to Boost Texan Economy The Democratic candidate for governor of Texas has promised to tackle some of the problems the state faces. According to him, […]
Casino
March 24, 2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, ‘Steals’ $2.1M in Military Equipment
A Texas man is now in a pickle as he was found guilty of operating illegal gambling establishments in the state and he will have a sentencing hearing for conspiring to steal as much as $2.1 million in sensitive military equipment from the US Army, and then resell it. Illegal Gambling Leads to Stolen Military […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Efforts for Casino Legalization in Texas Continue, LVS PAC
Las Vegas Sands’ recently established political action committee (PAC) continues to push for the legalization of casino gambling in Texas, a new report reveals. Las Vegas Sands Establishes PAC in Texas Currently, Texas is among the very few remaining US states that don’t allow sports betting. In fact, according to the American Gaming Association, 7 […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Texas Police Save Over 100 Chickens Forced into Illegal Cockfighting
It may not be as grave an injustice as forcing slaves to fight to the death in an arena, but cockfighting certainly has a high degree of cruelty associated with it. Over 130 flightless fighting fowls are now free, thanks to the intervention of police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals […]
Legal
February 14, 2022
Texas Lawmakers Try Again to Legalize Casinos, Sports Betting
Many Texas lawmakers want legalized casinos and sports betting. Many Texas residents want them, as well, according to a number of studies. However, the Lone Star State’s governor doesn’t believe any of their opinions matter and he, along with his lieutenant governor, have repeatedly said they would shoot down any legalization efforts. This isn’t stopping […]
Sports
February 9, 2022
PlayUp Signs Ground-Breaking Deal with Panther City Lacrosse Club
The Panther City Lacrosse Club announced a new deal with PlayUp on Tuesday this week. PlayUp Inks the Largest NLL Sponsorship Deal The newest National Lacrosse League (NLL) expansion team in Fort Worth, Texas, the Panther City Lacrosse Club, revealed a ground-breaking partnership with PlayUp, the leading betting entertainment and technology company. Under the terms […]
Poker
January 26, 2022
Texas: City Council Revokes Dallas Poker Room License
Texas is one of the US states where gambling is illegal. There are no casinos, no mobile or retail sports betting and no slots. While poker, in general, refers to gambling activity, poker fans in Texas have found a way to practice it legally. This is possible thanks to the so-called “social clubs” that are […]
Business
January 20, 2022
Fubo Gaming and Houston Dynamo FC Sign Partnership Deal
Fubo Gaming, the sports betting and interactive gaming division of FuboTV, signed a multi-year partnership deal with Major Soccer League (MLS) Houston Dynamo FC to become a sponsor of the team and acquire market access in Texas. Eyeing Sports Betting in Texas Fubo Gaming and Houston Dynamo FC agreed to a ground-breaking deal that paved […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Mattress Mack Is at It Again, Betting Big on College Football
He’s probably one of the best-known sports bettors to come out of Houston, TX. He may not always get his calls right, but he knows how to attract attention. Jim McIngvale, a furniture store owner affectionately known as Mattress Mack, is no stranger to million-dollar bets. He’s at it again, this time putting money on […]
Legal
October 20, 2021
New Lawsuit over Cashless Gambling Could Disrupt the Gaming Industry
Cashless gambling is all the rage at casinos across the US and other countries. Propelled, in part, by the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to reduce physical money transactions, thought to spread the virus, more casinos began introducing cashless options at their gaming tables and slot machines. Sightline Payments has been a pioneer in the […]