Aleeyah Jadavji
Aleeyah hails from Toronto, Ontario in Canada and has been working predominantly in the poker industry since 2015. From writing articles, to interviewing big winners and live reporting on poker's biggest stages, she's seen it all. She currently covers legal gaming's legislative pathway for PlayTexas. Aleeyah loves to cook and create content to showcase her passion for food and travel. She also loves sriracha, and doesn't trust anyone that believes it's not a top-tier condiment.
Posts by Aleeyah Jadavji
Legal Texas Sports Betting Still A Risky Bet To Pass
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research group, released a newsletter and their insights on legal Texas sports betting are far from optimistic.
Remembering Poker Legend Doyle Brunson
Texas-born poker legend Doyle Brunson touched the lives of many and will go down as one of the most iconic poker players in history.
Update On Texas Poker Raid At Watauga Social Lounge
Charges against the players involved in the Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club raid have been dropped. Employees are still awaiting their fate.
Attorney Mark Lavery Files Lawsuit Targeting Texas Card Rooms
Illinois lawyer Mark Lavery filed a lawsuit against card rooms in Texas, accusing them of operating illegally and condoning organized crime.
Despite Fatal Shootings, Lubbock County Undecided On Game Room Ordinances
Game rooms in Lubbock County are unregulated, but after a fatal game room shooting, talks of a proposed regulation are being prioritized.
Bill Introduced Could See Three Texas Tribes Enter Gaming Compact
Rep. Mary Gonzalez recently filed bill HJR 156 that would require a Texas gambling compact between Gov. Greg Abbott and three tribes.
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Smoke Clearing Around Texas Sports Betting Legislation
In an interview with Cara Gustafson of the Sports Betting Alliance, PlayTexas gets clarity on the SBA's upcoming sports betting legislation.
Oklahoma And Texas In Close Race To Legalize Sports Betting
In the Red River race to legalize sports betting, the Sooners may beat the Longhorns to the legislative finish line.
Which Texas Region Is The Most Sports Betting Crazed?
Which region in Texas is most passionate over sports betting? Texans bet billions of dollars a year outside the state.
Texas Baptists Voice Opposition To Expanded Gambling And School Vouchers
Baptists in Texas against expanding gambling and school vouchers, saying they both would take away control by the state.
Super Bowl Betting Would Have Net Texas Over $1.5 Million In Tax Money
PlayTexas hypothetically projects Texans to wager over $204 million on the Super Bowl and generate over $1.5 million in tax revenue.
Nueces County Legalizes Game Rooms To Combat Illegal Ones
Nueces County could be Texas model with game room legalization, as county hopes to shut down illegal game rooms through regulation.