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News Nine Texas-Bred Fillies and Mares Entered in Lone Star Park's Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes

Stakes winners Ruse Ticle Knockout, Lil Kool Marge and Celebratingtheeagle headline the nine-horse field for the 400-yard Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes at Lone Star Park.

PlayTexas News Team • 20 hours ago
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News TDLR Wins Five Davey Awards for In-House Work, Including Texas Lottery Videos

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation took home one gold and four silver Davey Awards, several tied to Texas Lottery communications.

PlayTexas News Team • 20 hours ago
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News Palmhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Money Laundering Charge in McAllen Gambling Ring Case

Justin "Buggy" Chappell of Palmhurst pleaded guilty in federal court in McAllen to a money laundering charge after admitting he ran a gambling ring.

PlayTexas News Team • November 10, 2026
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News Karnes County Deputies Raid Kenedy Game Room, Arrest Marisa Jaramillo on Gambling Charges

Karnes County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant on an alleged illegal game room on U.S. Highway 181 in Kenedy and arrested Marisa Jaramillo, who was booked on Chapter 47 offenses.

PlayTexas News Team • November 10, 2026
News Texas Sports Betting Debate Shifts After Reported Leadership Change

KHOU 11 reports that Dan Patrick’s defeat has renewed discussion of Texas sports betting legalization, while legislative opposition remains an obstacle.

PlayTexas News Team • November 10, 2026
News Texas Lottery Shutdown Proposal Joins Gambling Measures Filed for 2027

Early filings for Texas’ 2027 legislative session include Sen. Bob Hall’s proposal to end the state lottery and constitutional amendments addressing casino gambling and sports betting.

PlayTexas News Team • November 10, 2026
News Kalshi’s Texas Senate Market Nears $100 Million in Trading

Texas’ Senate and gubernatorial races drew substantial trading on Kalshi as the platform’s overall midterm volume surpassed $1.4 billion.

Sarah Sheikh • November 9, 2026
News Victoria Store Sells $20,000 Monaco Millionaire Scratch-Off Ticket

A $20,000 Monaco Millionaire scratch-off ticket was sold at Sammy's In and Out Store in Victoria, the 11th $20,000 winner in the Texas Lottery game.

Sarah Sheikh • November 9, 2026