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Texas Racing Commission wants to remain independent

As Texas Horse Racing Withers, Former Commission Chair Supports Federal Regulations

Texas Racing Commission, former chairman at odds on whether state should adopt federal horse racing regulations.

Posted on: August 18, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

Dress The Part For Any Kentucky Derby Party

A style guide for all Kentucky Derby parties. No matter how formal or casual, we have you covered from head to toe.

Posted on: May 3, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Kentucky Derby Betting Not Made Easier With Texas Gambling Legislation

In both casino and sports betting legislation, no considerations are made for online horse race betting in Texas.

Posted on: April 28, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Kentucky Derby Tragedy Ends Long Shot Bid For Wild On Ice

Wild On Ice, a Texas-bred gelding, has tragic accident in training Thursday morning and is euthanized days before Kentucky Derby bid.

Posted on: April 27, 2023 | | John Brennan

Texas Racing Commission Throws Horse Racetracks Lifeline Then Yanks It Away

The Texas Racing Commission re-opens out-of-state wagering to US bettors only to renege and shut it down 44 hours later.

Posted on: February 1, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Houston Racing Festival Back On But Dispute Continues

Houston Racing Festival back on but fight continues, as the Texas Racing Commission refuses to recognize the federal horse racing act.

Posted on: October 6, 2022 | | David Champagne

Sam Houston Race Park Cancels Annual Racing Festival

Sam Houston Race Park has proposed a schedule for a 43-day horse racing meet. Notably absent, though, is the Houston Racing Festival.

Posted on: August 24, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Texas Horse Racing Handle Craters Following HISA, TRC Conflict

Early financial numbers at Lone Star Park paint a very scary picture for horse racing in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: July 12, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

The Impact Of Legal Gambling In Texas On Neighboring States: New Mexico

In Part 3, we explore how New Mexico would be impacted by legal gambling in Texas and the influence of West Texas/Eastern New Mexico growth.

Posted on: June 16, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas Racing Commission Shuts Down Out-Of-State Wagering

The commission put out a release effectively shutting down pari-mutuel simulcast wagering on Texas races for out-of-state bettors.

Posted on: June 14, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Horse Racing

As Texas Horse Racing Withers, Former Commission Chair Supports Federal Regulations

Dress The Part For Any Kentucky Derby Party

Kentucky Derby Betting Not Made Easier With Texas Gambling Legislation

Kentucky Derby Tragedy Ends Long Shot Bid For Wild On Ice

Texas Racing Commission Throws Horse Racetracks Lifeline Then Yanks It Away

Houston Racing Festival Back On But Dispute Continues

Sam Houston Race Park Cancels Annual Racing Festival

Texas Horse Racing Handle Craters Following HISA, TRC Conflict

The Impact Of Legal Gambling In Texas On Neighboring States: New Mexico

Texas Racing Commission Shuts Down Out-Of-State Wagering

Will Texas Follow Other States’ Lead in Banning Sweepstakes Casinos?

Louisiana Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos Could Be Boon for Texas Operators

Judge Grants Lotto.com Injunction Against Texas Lottery, Can Continue Sales

Courier Ban Made Official By Texas Lottery, Legal Experts Weigh In

Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell Resigns After One Year On The Job