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Handcuffs and a poker hand on a story about illegal gambling raids in Texas for the month of January.

Beaumont, Clifton, Corpus Christi Police Conduct Illegal Gambling Raids

Police in Texas have kicked off 2024 by cracking down on illegal gambling. Authorities conducted raids in three Texas cities.

Posted on: January 17, 2024 | | Phil West

A police car with lights on at night on a story about a round up of illegal gambling busts in Texas.

Roundup Of Illegal Gambling Machines Intensifies In Texas

Texas law authorities continue to target illegal gambling operations across the state, seizing hundreds of slots-style machines.

Posted on: December 21, 2023 | | Sam Hollingsworth

A person playing Texas Hold 'Em at a card room on a story about the city of Dallas attempting to legalize them.

Dallas Could Be Close To Legalizing Card Rooms

As litigation between departments in the city continue, Dallas officials may have found a way to legalize card rooms in the city.

Posted on: December 19, 2023 | | Phil West

A map of the Texas city of Edcouch on a story about the city council repealing a gambling ordinance after FBI raids.

City Of Edcouch Repeals Ordinance Allowing 8-Liners After FBI Raid

The Texas town of Edcouch has repealed an ordinance that allowed businesses to house slots-like machines after a recent FBI raid.

Posted on: December 1, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of an Elsa game room being raided by federal officials on a story about two game rooms and the Elsa City Hall being raided.

Federal Agents Raid Elsa Game Rooms, Serve Search Warrant On City Hall

Some thought raids on game rooms in Elsa, TX, were in the past after the town legalized them. Federal agents raided two recently.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

More Than 1 Million Texans Attempt To Bet On Sports In A Month And A Half

The Texas Sports Betting Alliance recently said more than 1 million Texans tried to place sports bets during a seven-week period.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

A photo of what was seized in a Bastrop gambling raid on a story about illegal gambling busts in Texas in October.

Multiple Texas Gaming Room Raids Carried Out In October

Law enforcement raids on gaming rooms across Texas that house slots-like machines deemed illegal kept up a brisk pace in October.

Posted on: October 23, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of police cars and Texas and slot machine logos for story on illegal gambling raids.

Texas Law Enforcement Raids Crack Down On Illegal Gambling In September

Texas law enforcement officials raided several businesses suspected of allowing illegal gambling in September.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Karnes County Illegal Texas Gambling Game Room Raid Money

Recovered Money From Game Room Raid Funds Sheriff’s Department

Karnes County Sheriff’s Office seized over $55,000 from alleged illegal Texas gambling operations. Most of the money will help fund the office.

Posted on: April 15, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

Man Pleads Guilty To Laundering $21M In Lyford, TX, Illegal Gaming Operation

Lyford man pleads guilty in Illegal gaming operation that took in $21M in less than two years in scheme that involved a nearby business.

Posted on: February 26, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Illegal gambling

Beaumont, Clifton, Corpus Christi Police Conduct Illegal Gambling Raids

Roundup Of Illegal Gambling Machines Intensifies In Texas

Dallas Could Be Close To Legalizing Card Rooms

City Of Edcouch Repeals Ordinance Allowing 8-Liners After FBI Raid

Federal Agents Raid Elsa Game Rooms, Serve Search Warrant On City Hall

More Than 1 Million Texans Attempt To Bet On Sports In A Month And A Half

Multiple Texas Gaming Room Raids Carried Out In October

Texas Law Enforcement Raids Crack Down On Illegal Gambling In September

Recovered Money From Game Room Raid Funds Sheriff’s Department

Man Pleads Guilty To Laundering $21M In Lyford, TX, Illegal Gaming Operation

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