Dave Briggs

Managing Editor PlayTexas

Dave Briggs is the managing editor of PlayTexas. His expertise is covering the gambling industry in North America with an emphasis on online casino, online sports betting and horse racing sectors. Apart from Texas, he is currently reporting on the gambling industries in California and Canada.

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PlayTexas is dedicated to covering all aspects of gambling in Texas from casinos to poker to the lottery to the efforts to legalize sports betting.

Dave Briggs July 8, 2026

Texas Sports Betting: Legal Updates 2026

Sports betting in Texas is not permitted, but residents can enjoy daily fantasy sports and social sportsbooks as legal alternatives in 2026.

Dave Briggs June 17, 2026

Person holding up a hand indicating stop spreading nonsense. Despite talk from lobbyists that Texas could legalize casinos and sports betting as soon as 2025, political headwinds remain strong.

Pulling The Reins On Wild Talk Texas Will Legalize Casinos In 2025

Despite talk from lobbyists that Texas could legalize casinos and sports betting as soon as 2025, political headwinds remain strong.

Dave Briggs October 15, 2024

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