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Mark Cuban Emphasizes Support Of Sports Betting

Mark Cuban Wants Legal Sports Betting In Texas, But He’ll Have To Wait Some Time

Mark Cuban has been one of the most vociferous supporters of the legalization in sports betting in Texas. It's going to be at least two years

Posted on: October 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Caesars Partners with Houston Texans for exclusive contests and prizes including trips to Caesars properties

Caesars Builds Brand Awareness In Texas With New Houston Texans Partnership

Caesars forms partnership with Houston Texans as the official casino, offering fans opportunities to win game tickets and more this season.

Posted on: August 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A Third Dose Of Lotto Texas And Powerball Coming This August

A new Monday Powerball drawing gives Texas Lottery players more chances to win, as does another Lotto Texas drawing.

Posted on: August 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Jerry Jones Sports Betting Legalization Push

Jerry Jones Bullish On Legalization Of Texas Sports Betting

New Jerry Jones sports betting comments show the Dallas Cowboys general manager and owner is undeterred by the status quo in Texas.

Posted on: August 3, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Choctaw Casino Expansion Oklahoma Opening

Choctaw Casino’s Nine-Figure Expansion Almost Ready To Welcome Texan Guests

A $600 million Choctaw Casino expansion is set to open early next month and the owners hope it will help them keep pulling in visitors.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Texas Voters Won’t Weigh In On Casino Gaming As Proposal Dies In Committee

A Texas casino amendment proposal won't reach the ballot for November 2022 as a TX House committee fails to advance it.

Posted on: May 28, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Bill To Authorize Quick Draw Lottery Games In Bars Advances, But Faces Uphill Battle

A bill legalizing new Texas Lottery games, and allowing bars and taverns to sell them, faces an uphill battle after moving through committee.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Proposal To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports Provides Hope For Texas Gaming Expansion

While Texas has remained against gaming expansion within its borders, a recent bill to legalize daily fantasy sports could provide hope for the future.

Posted on: December 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

If Sheldon Adelson Has Any Say In The Matter, Texas Will Expand Gambling In 2021

Texas gambling expansion could be on the docket in the state legislature in 2021 if Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson's money talks the right way.

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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Mark Cuban Wants Legal Sports Betting In Texas, But He’ll Have To Wait Some Time

Caesars Builds Brand Awareness In Texas With New Houston Texans Partnership

A Third Dose Of Lotto Texas And Powerball Coming This August

Jerry Jones Bullish On Legalization Of Texas Sports Betting

Choctaw Casino’s Nine-Figure Expansion Almost Ready To Welcome Texan Guests

Texas Voters Won’t Weigh In On Casino Gaming As Proposal Dies In Committee

Bill To Authorize Quick Draw Lottery Games In Bars Advances, But Faces Uphill Battle

Proposal To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports Provides Hope For Texas Gaming Expansion

If Sheldon Adelson Has Any Say In The Matter, Texas Will Expand Gambling In 2021

Kickapoo Tribe Slams Lottery Courier Services, Uses Language That Could Suggest Tribal Gaming Expansion

Public Education Benefits From FY 2024 Lottery Sales Exceeding $8 Billion

Pulling The Reins On Wild Talk Texas Will Legalize Casinos In 2025

Legalizing Sports Betting In Texas High On Wish List For FanDuel

West Texas A&M Targets Illegal Offshore Sites With Campus-Wide Gambling Ban