Illegal Texas Game Rooms Draw Uneven Police Responses
Some SE Texas police shutter illegal adult arcades while others wait, hoping to see if the Texas Supreme Court will rule.
Tyler is the former Managing Editor for PlayTexas, covering sports, sports law and gambling for the Lone Star State. He has also covered similar topics for a number of Catena Media's regional sites including NCSharp, PlayCA, PlayFL, PlayOhio, and PlayMA. Tyler is a Texas resident and currently specializes in covering gambling legislation and news in emerging US markets.
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