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TJ McBride

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T.J. McBride is a writer and reporter based in Denver, Colorado who covers the Denver Nuggets as a beat writer and the current gaming landscape in Texas. His byline can be found across many websites such as ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, Bleacher Report, and others.

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Lucky Eagle Casino feature poker and more than 3,000 eBingo machines.

3,300 Slot Machines, Poker Set Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Apart

The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, TX, features legal poker and more than 3,000 eBingo machines, along with a 250-room hotel.

TJ McBride December 8, 2023

A map of the Texas city of Edcouch on a story about the city council repealing a gambling ordinance after FBI raids.

City Of Edcouch Repeals Ordinance Allowing 8-Liners After FBI Raid

The Texas town of Edcouch has repealed an ordinance that allowed businesses to house slots-like machines after a recent FBI raid.

TJ McBride December 1, 2023

Photo of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on a story about his plan wanting to bring resort casinos to Texas.

Mark Cuban Sees Destination Casinos As Key To Boosting Texas Tourism

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, is touting the many benefits of destination casinos in Texas, especially for tourism.

TJ McBride November 6, 2023

Photo of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on a story about his plan to bring legalized sports betting to his state and how that would affect Texas.

North Texans Would Benefit From Oklahoma Governor’s Sports Betting Plan

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt wants legalized sports wagering in the state that would allow Texas bettors easier access.

TJ McBride November 6, 2023

A photo of what was seized in a Bastrop gambling raid on a story about illegal gambling busts in Texas in October.

Multiple Texas Gaming Room Raids Carried Out In October

Law enforcement raids on gaming rooms across Texas that house slots-like machines deemed illegal kept up a brisk pace in October.

TJ McBride October 23, 2023

Eclipse Gaming has unveiled games that could be coming to Texas casinos.

Eclipse Gaming Unveils Games That Could Soon Be At Texas Tribal Casinos

New games presented at the recent Global Gaming Expo in Vegas from Eclipse Gaming could be available to play in Texas casinos soon.

TJ McBride October 13, 2023

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