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Louisiana Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos Could Be Boon for Texas Operators

Louisiana regulators have ordered sweepstakes casinos out of the state, which could lead some customers crossing over to Texas to play.

Posted on: June 19, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Judge Grants Lotto.com Injunction Against Texas Lottery, Can Continue Sales

Lottery courier Lotto.com won a temporary restraining order against the Texas Lottery Commission to continue business in the state.

Posted on: May 8, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

Courier Ban Made Official By Texas Lottery, Legal Experts Weigh In

The Texas Lottery and state lawmakers are at odds with courier services. Legal experts weigh in on a potential ban, as well as regulation.

Posted on: April 29, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell Resigns After One Year On The Job

Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell stepped down from the position after a tumultuous year in the role on Monday.

Posted on: April 23, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Legal Experts Weigh In On Withheld $83.5 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot Due To Courier Purchase

The TLC is withholding an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot won in Feb. due to it coming from a courier, which wasn't illegal at the time.

Posted on: April 22, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Sands Gives Up on Irving Casino, Advances New Development Plan After Local Objections

Adelson family and Las Vegas Sands has requested a casino resort be removed from development plans it has submitted to the city of Irving.

Posted on: March 25, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

Irving Narrowly Votes to Approve Rezoning of Property That Could Be Home to Future Sands Casino Location

In a 5-4 vote, the Irving Planning Board has approved rezoning land that formerly hosted Texas Stadium for a proposed Las Vegas Sands casino.

Posted on: March 19, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Could Use Dallas Development Plans To Push For Casino Legalization

The Las Vegas Sands Corporation owns land in the Dallas metropolitan area and has made it clear that it wants to develop a casino on the property. As discussion has been ongoing over necessary zoning changes to make Sands’ wishes reality, community members have voiced opposition to the idea of a casino at the site. […]

Posted on: March 14, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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Texas Bill Aims to Shut Down Lottery ‘Blanket Buying’

Texas lawmakers are proposing legislation to make it difficult for groups to coordinate ticket purchases that can lead to guaranteed payoffs from the state lottery. The so-called “blanket buying” schemes would be outlawed, targeting the retailers enabling such strategies to grab all of the possible winning numbers. Texas State Senators Paul Bettencourt (R-D7) and Bryan […]

Posted on: March 14, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Casino Gambling, Sports Betting Expansion Doubtful Following Texas Lottery Drama

The hopes for casino gambling and sports betting in Texas are slim following recent negative headlines involving the Texas Lottery.

Posted on: March 5, 2025 | | Drew Ellis