Legal
October 18, 2021
US Supreme Court to Hear El Paso’s Tigua Indians Appeal
A nearly 30-year saga in Texas is approaching its end after the US Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of El Paso’s Tigua Indians against a 2019 Court of Appeals ruling. Granting Petition for Certiorari The long-running fight between the tribe and the state is among the few cases the US Supreme Court agrees […]
Sports
October 12, 2021
Mattress Mack Returns With Massive Bet on the Astros
Mattress Mack is at it again and is showing that he’s willing to support the Houston Astros through thick and thin. Also known as Jim McIngvale, his real name, Mattress Mack is notorious for placing huge wagers on different sports events, especially on the Astros. He’s placed another, this time putting up $2 million that […]
Industry
September 16, 2021
PointsBet Inks Exclusive Partnership Deal with Austin FC
PointsBet has inked an exclusive agreement with Austin FC. Besides ensuring market access to Texas, the sportsbook was named Exclusive Sportsbook Partner of the MLS team. However, before PointsBet can launch its services, the deal is subject to the relevant licensing and regulatory approvals which may come once Texas pushes forward sports wagering legislation. PointsBet […]
Casino
September 2, 2021
Tribal Casino Fight in Texas Gets Backing by the Justice Department
Texas has long been opposed to gambling and doesn’t want it in the state in any form, unless it produces massive amounts of money for the government, such as what is found through lottery options. Bingo and social poker clubs are acceptable, although some lawmakers would like to have them eliminated, as well. Not even […]
Casino
August 18, 2021
Choctaw Casino & Resort’s New Oklahoma Casino Targets Texans
Choctaw Casino & Resort from Oklahoma opened its massive hotel and gaming floor facility addition earlier this month, which was worth around $600 million. The gaming property is 14 miles from the Texas border and it is seen as a way to draw North Texans players. Additionally, Choctaw is just an 88-mile drive from Dallas. […]
Poker
July 28, 2021
Dallas, Texas: $2 Million Champions Club Poker Tournament Canceled
Champions Club revealed that it canceled its $2 million guaranteed poker tournament planned for September. While no specific reason for the cancelation was released, reportedly the poker club is facing opposition from the neighborhood. Champions Club Cancels Dallas Event With each month passing by, more COVID-related restrictions are being lifted and poker is returning with […]
Sports
July 27, 2021
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Welcomes Texas Sports Betting
It’s not a question of if, but a question of when. That’s the assertion of Jerry Jones, the owner of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, when asked about the future of sports betting in Texas. Although a small handful of lawmakers have thwarted efforts to legalize the activity this year, Jones remains confident that sports betting […]
Blockchain
June 21, 2021
Texas Grocery Giant H-E-B Set to Welcome Crypto ATMs
Texas grocery giant H-E-B has jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, with the installation of 29 Coin Cloud ATMs across the state. H-E-B customers will now be able to buy 30 major digital currencies, including while shopping for their groceries. The San Antonio based company rose to prominence earlier this year after helping residents in the […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Embrace Gambling, But Texas Remains in the Dark Ages
Efforts to support the rollout of sports gambling in the US continue to show disparity among lawmakers. Some have shown themselves to be ready to embrace the future, which has led to sports gambling being legalized in almost 30 states, plus Washington, DC. Then there are those who, despite their constituents showing support for legalized […]
Legal
May 20, 2021
Texas Tribes Closer to Offering Gambling, Bill Passes US House
A bipartisan bill filed by Texans seeks to address an irregularity dating back to 1988 which deprived two Texas Indian tribes of the opportunity to offer gambling on tribal land. 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo from the El Paso area, also known as the Tigua, and Alabama-Coushatta from East Texas […]