Texas Republicans Adopt Most Nuanced Anti-Gambling Party Platform On Record
As long as Republicans hold key legislative offices, it will be challenging to expand gambling in Texas. Their new platform shows why.
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Ex-Astros Player Banned For Betting On Baseball, Including On His Own Team
Former Astros pitcher Michael Kelly was banned from the MLB for a year for betting on baseball, including on 2021 Astros playoff games.
Two Adelson-Backed Texas House Candidates, Including Speaker Phelan, Win Runoff Elections
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Fort Worth-area candidate John McQueeney won runoff bids after being behind in their primary tallies.
Candidates Clash Over Casino Legalization In Texas District 97 Runoff Election
A district adjoining Fort Worth is a Texas House battleground thanks in part to a massive donation from a Las Vegas Sands Corp.-funded PAC.
Gambling Legalization Playing Out in Phelan-Covey Runoff
Should Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan lose his re-election bid, it could spell trouble for proposed casino and sports betting bills.
Texas Destination Resort Alliance Gathers Signatures With Sands Corp. Backing
A Las Vegas Sands Corp.-supported coalition is redoubling its efforts to gather signatures to legalize destination casino resorts in Texas.