Legal
May 10, 2021
Texans Shouldn’t Expect Legalized Sports Gambling or Casinos in 2021
Texas may have a poker game bearing its name, but this doesn’t mean the state is gambling-friendly. Texas Hold’em poker is said to have originated in Robstown, TX, more than 100 years ago and, for a while, gambling could be found everywhere. That is no longer the case, though, and it doesn’t look like anything […]
Industry
April 15, 2021
Las Vegas Sands Launches Campaign in Texas, Supports Gambling Expansion
Las Vegas Sands, the world leader in developing and operating Integrated Resorts, launched a new campaign in Texas today. The campaign supports the proposal for gambling expansion in the state and includes both radio and TV ads. Las Vegas Sands Supports Gambling Expansion with New Campaign in Texas World leader in developing and operating Integrated […]
Legal
April 12, 2021
Texas Residents Support Gambling and Marijuana, Says Recent Poll
Residents of Bexar County, Texas, who participated in the Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio 2021 Q1 poll, showed strong support for gambling and the legalization of marijuana. More than 60% of the responders supported both gambling and legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Poll Participants Show Strong Support for Gambling and Marijuana Multiple attempts for gambling expansion […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
Texas Sees Bipartisan Legislation Push for Gambling Expansion
Voters in Texas are rallying to back gambling expansion in a state that is dominated by Republicans who oppose the matter. New bipartisan legislation is now coming forward to try and change that. Bipartisan Push for Gambling Expansion to Determine State Industry’s Future Texas is looking at regulating casino and sports betting gambling with two […]
Legal
March 8, 2021
Recent Poll: Texas Residents Support Gambling Expansion
Residents in Texas support gambling expansion in the state, a recent poll conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas confirmed. Despite this, lawmakers are far from subjecting the issue to a referendum vote. Texans Like to Gamble The poll revealed 57% will support a decision to allow casino gambling in the […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
Sports Betting Legalization in Texas Still en Route
Four bills propose the legalization of sports wagering in Texas. While the lawmakers are still considering the legal framework, billions of dollars are leaking toward nearby states that offer sports betting legally. One way to legalize sports wagering is via Dan Huberty’s HB 2070 which calls for a constitutional amendment. Texas Lawmakers Are Still Considering […]
Legal
February 24, 2021
HB 2070 Will Allow Texas Pro Teams to Operate as Sportsbooks
Texas is the latest US state to consider the legalization of sports betting, after a bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize legal wagering was filed Tuesday in the legislature. Texas Divided on Sports Betting Contrary to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s predictions that no sports gambling bill would be filed this legislative session, Rep. Dan […]
Industry
January 20, 2021
Texas Plans to Give More Leeway to Sin Taxes and Introduce Betting
Sin taxes may soon not be as sinful in Texas, a state that has opposed gambling and betting for years, and that may now be looking to give these activities some regulatory leeway. Texas Sees Sin Taxes as an Opportunity to Generate Revenue Texas is drawing closer to the legalization of several sin taxes, and […]
Casino
December 11, 2020
Billionaire Boss Sheldon Adelson Publicly Declares His Ambitions towards Texas
Las Vegas Sands’ owner Sheldon Adelson’s ambition for bringing casinos to Texas grows. Las Vegas Sands’ Appetite for Texas Confirmed Sheldon Adelson has recently recruited eight powerful lobbyists in Texas for the upcoming legislative session in January 2021, which stirred up rumors that Las Vegas Sands Corporation has an eye on Texas. The speculations have […]
Industry
November 26, 2020
Risk of Developing Gambling Addiction in Texas Increases
Gambling activities in Texas are increasing during the period of uncertainty caused by the virus outbreak and spread, the executive director of an association claims, pointing to the risk of gambling addiction increase. Gambling Cannot Solve Financial Issues Janet Miller, the executive director for the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling said there were more calls […]