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Handicapping How Texas House Committee Could Vote On Casino, Sports Betting Proposal

Can Texas House Casino/Sports Betting Bill Pass Committee? Breakdown of committee members' possible votes bodes well for measure.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | TJ McBride

El Paso Poker Room Opens As Legal Questions Remain In Texas

Poker room opens in El Paso as legality debate heats up in Texas. House of Kings following same script as other card rooms in the state.

Posted on: March 1, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Can Fans Still Watch Stars, Mavs and Rangers Games If Bally Goes Bankrupt?

Bally bankruptcy shouldn't affect viewing of Texas teams for now, but the future of regional sports networks is grim.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Man Killed At Illegal Game Room In San Antonio

Shooter at large in San Antonio after man killed at illegal game room. Roland Garcia, 40, died at the scene.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Nueces County Legalizes Game Rooms To Combat Illegal Ones

Nueces County could be Texas model with game room legalization, as county hopes to shut down illegal game rooms through regulation.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Kuempel Leads Charge In Texas House To Expand Gambling

Texas House version of gambling measure led by Rep. Kuempel, who introduced a pro-gambling bill in the 2021 session of the Legislature.

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Baptists in Texas against expanding gambling and adding school vouchers

Texas Baptists Voice Opposition To Expanded Gambling And School Vouchers

Baptists in Texas against expanding gambling and school vouchers, saying they both would take away control by the state.

Posted on: February 13, 2023 | | TJ McBride

City Of Dallas Working On Plan To Legalize Card Rooms

Card rooms in Dallas could become legal under new plan, as city officials are working to add a land-use category for them.

Posted on: February 10, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Survey: Texans strongly back expanded gambling in state

Polled Texans Strongly Favor Expanded Gambling In State

In a new University of Houston Survey, Texans overwhelmingly support expanded gambling, including casinos and sports betting.

Posted on: February 1, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Can A Minor In Texas Claim Winnings From A Lottery Ticket?

Can children and teens collect lottery winnings in Texas? The answer is yes, but they can't do it without an adult.

Posted on: January 11, 2023 | | TJ McBride

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Posts by TJ McBride:

Handicapping How Texas House Committee Could Vote On Casino, Sports Betting Proposal

El Paso Poker Room Opens As Legal Questions Remain In Texas

Can Fans Still Watch Stars, Mavs and Rangers Games If Bally Goes Bankrupt?

Man Killed At Illegal Game Room In San Antonio

Nueces County Legalizes Game Rooms To Combat Illegal Ones

Kuempel Leads Charge In Texas House To Expand Gambling

Texas Baptists Voice Opposition To Expanded Gambling And School Vouchers

City Of Dallas Working On Plan To Legalize Card Rooms

Polled Texans Strongly Favor Expanded Gambling In State

Can A Minor In Texas Claim Winnings From A Lottery Ticket?

Lucas Oil Live Event Center Coming To WinStar Oklahoma Casino

Report Says Naskila Gaming Generates $212 Million For Polk County

Houston Sports Owners Fully Support Texas Sports Betting

Texans Continue Trying To Place Legal Bets During Major Sports Events

House State Affairs Committee Discusses Texas Casino, Sports Betting Bills