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Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

With its large population, Texas could be a leader for online gambling in the US. However, Republican party pushback prevents progression.

Posted on: January 13, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is calling for state legislators to prohibit lottery couriers or else they may seek gaming expansion.

Posted on: November 14, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers Partners With Frisco Indoor Football Team

Sports betting being illegal in Texas has not stopped operators from partnering with professional teams in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: August 8, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Corpus Christi police arrested two men in illegal gambling operation

Corpus Christi Police Bust Illegal Gambling Hall, Arrest Two

Corpus Christi police arrested two men in an illegal gambling operation. Bingo players urge continued enforcement in Corpus Christi.

Posted on: July 19, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Regulatory Spat Could End Horse Racing in Texas

A spat between state and federal regulators may end live and simulcast parimutuel betting as soon as July 1 in Texas.

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Two Texas Women Arrested for Gambling Promotion

San Antonio Gambling Raid Captures Tens of Thousands of Dollars

It’s not the wake-up call you want to receive. This past week, the Bexar County Sherrif’s Organized Crime Group and SWAT executed an early morning raid of an illegal gambling ring on the south side of San Antonio. The bust is another in the latest in a crackdown on outlaw gambling throughout the state. “At […]

Posted on: May 23, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Top 5 bar crawls to celebrate NYE in Texas

Go Big Or Go Home With New Year’s Eve In Texas

They may be best known for Texas poker, but the state is also home to legendary New Year’s Eve bar crawls. The crawls start in the afternoon and merrily make their way from watering hole to watering hole until well after midnight. Austin and Dallas lead the way with a variety of complimentary food and […]

Posted on: December 29, 2021 | | J.R. Duren

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Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

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

Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers Partners With Frisco Indoor Football Team

Corpus Christi Police Bust Illegal Gambling Hall, Arrest Two

Regulatory Spat Could End Horse Racing in Texas

San Antonio Gambling Raid Captures Tens of Thousands of Dollars

Go Big Or Go Home With New Year’s Eve In Texas

Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

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