Skip to content

PlayTexas Toggle Menu

Online Casinos Submenu opener
Prediction Markets Submenu opener
DFS Submenu opener
Sports Betting Submenu opener
Online Poker
Texas Lottery Submenu opener
News

Phil West

Contributor

Phil West is a longtime journalist based in Austin, Texas, whose bylines have appeared in The Daily Dot, Nautilus, Pro Soccer USA, Howler, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle. He has also written two books about soccer.

Dallas Cowboys Dallas Mavericks Dallas Trinity FC Elections Houston Astros Illegal gambling Industry News News Oklahoma casinos Online casinos Sands PAC Sports Betting Texas card rooms Texas casinos Texas Elections Texas Gambling Texas Legislature Texas Lottery Texas Rangers Texas Sports Betting

Posts by Phil West

Austin-Based Metabet Tabbed As Company To Watch In 2024

An Austin-based company helping companies integrate content with betting information has been recognized by a gaming industry publication.

Phil West January 16, 2024

Rendering of Choctaw Landing on a story about the opening of the casino, located in Oklahoma, this spring.

Oklahoma Casino 35 Miles From Texas Opening This Spring

Choctaw Landing representatives have announced that the new 100-room casino resort will open this spring just 35 miles from the Texas border.

Phil West January 8, 2024

Miriam Adelson and her late husband, Sheldon on a story about her company's purchase of land near downtown Dallas that could house a future casino.

Would Sands Corporation’s New Dallas Land Be Big Enough For A Casino?

The Sands Corporation bought a 12-acre parcel of land near downtown Dallas, fueling speculations of a future casino being built on the site.

Phil West January 5, 2024

A woman vacuuming money from a man's pocket on a story about why one OK legislator wants Texans to sports bet in his state.

Oklahoma Legislator ‘Ready To Take Money From Texans’ With Sports Betting

An Oklahoma legislator, applauding the Chickasaw Nation’s new online gaming app, thinks sports betting would bring more Texas money.

Phil West December 29, 2023

A person playing Texas Hold 'Em at a card room on a story about the city of Dallas attempting to legalize them.

Dallas Could Be Close To Legalizing Card Rooms

As litigation between departments in the city continue, Dallas officials may have found a way to legalize card rooms in the city.

Phil West December 19, 2023

« Previous Page
1
…
6
7
8

Affiliate Disclosure: PlayTexas.com is a comprehensive online gambling resource that provides tested and verified promotions, unbiased reviews, expert guides, and industry-leading news. We also hold a strong commitment to Responsible Gaming, and we only cover legally-licensed companies to ensure the highest level of player safety and security.

Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-GAMBLER if you have a gambling problem.
21+: all content herein is intended for audiences 21 years and older.

Copyright © 2026 Catena Operations Ltd.

About PlayTexas
Privacy Policy
Responsible Gambling