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Photo of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on a story about his comments on how the Texas Senate doesn't have the votes to pass legalized casino legislation.

Lt. Gov. Patrick Says Casino Votes Still Lacking In Texas Senate

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says there is not enough votes in the state Senate nor public outcry to get a casino bill passed anytime soon.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who wants to legalize sports betting in OK — which would give Texans a nearby legal option for sports betting

Oklahoma Won’t Get Sports Betting Just Because The Governor Wants It

Texans could soon be legally betting on sports in the state if frequents to gamble in if a proposal from OK Gov. Kevin Stitt becomes law.

Posted on: November 20, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

A photo of a rendering of the Naskila Casino on a story about the Alabama-Coushatta's fight for national tribal recognition.

Alabama-Coushatta Garners Support In Attempt To Gain Federal Standing

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas continues to get local support in its efforts to circumvent Texas gaming laws and gain federal standing.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Rendering of new Live! Casino located in Shreveport, La. on a story about the casino's approval by the state.

Cordish Gets Green Light To Build Live! Casino In LA Near Texas Border

Developers have been approved by Louisiana regulators to build a new Live! casino near the Texas border in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Posted on: October 25, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of one of the renovated rooms in the Chocktaw Grand Tower on story of its reopening.

Chocktaw Resort Unveils Renovated Grand Tower With Texans In Mind

Chocktaw Casino & Resort has finished a renovation of it Grand Tower and welcomes Texas patrons to stay and play.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

The 30-Year History Of The Texas Lottery

Wearing a sharp matching pantsuit and her hair pushed back in a wave, Ann Richards showed up at Polk’s Feed Store in Oak Hill just before 6 a.m. a little more than 30 years ago to do something no one in Texas had ever done. Buy a scratch-off lottery ticket. The legend says that then-Governor […]

Posted on: June 13, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Texas horse betting at Lone Star Park 25th Anniversary

Catch A Riding Rhythm At Lone Star Park’s 25th Anniversary Season

Lone Star Park opens its 25th Anniversary season with Heavenly Rhythm win and announces several special events throughout its 2022 meet.

Posted on: May 17, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

USFL's Birmingham Stallions are undefeated.

USFL Delivers Some Touchdowns, Some Turnovers

As the midway point of the new United States Football League regular season approaches, a review shows the has USFL delivered both touchdowns and turnovers. A few truths are evident: The games are competitive. The ratings are decent. It still has a long way to go. You can’t bet on the games in Texas. Spring football […]

Posted on: May 13, 2022 | | Darren Cooper