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Irving Narrowly Votes to Approve Rezoning of Property That Could Be Home to Future Casinocal Casino Location

In a 5-4 vote, the Irving Planning Board has approved rezoning land that formerly hosted Texas Stadium for a proposed Las Vegas Sands casino.

Posted on: March 19, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Texas Bill Aims to Shut Down Lottery ‘Blanket Buying’

Texas lawmakers are proposing legislation to make it difficult for groups to coordinate ticket purchases that can lead to guaranteed payoffs from the state lottery. The so-called “blanket buying” schemes would be outlawed, targeting the retailers enabling such strategies to grab all of the possible winning numbers. Texas State Senators Paul Bettencourt (R-D7) and Bryan […]

Posted on: March 14, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Casino Gambling, Sports Betting Expansion Doubtful Following Texas Lottery Drama

The hopes for casino gambling and sports betting in Texas are slim following recent negative headlines involving the Texas Lottery.

Posted on: March 5, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Texas Lottery Commission To Ban Couriers Following Resignation of Commissioner Clark Smith

Following the resignation of Commission Clark Smith, the Texas Lottery Commission is going to pursue banning courier services.

Posted on: February 25, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Texas Lottery Commission, Former Director Accused Of Fraud In New Lawsuit

A new lawsuit accuses the Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director of years of fraud in cooperation with Lottery.com.

Posted on: February 20, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Texas House Bill Would Call Gambling Referendum, Leave Details for Later

Texas House Rep. Charlie Geren has introduced a Joint Resolution that would call a referendum on retail casinos and sports betting.

Posted on: February 14, 2025 | | Alex Weldon

Senate a Blocker to Texas Sports Betting Despite Support from Citizens, Governor

Republican State Senate Members Still Blocking Texas Sports Betting Despite Support from Populace, Governor

Posted on: February 12, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Sunset Advisory Commission Provides Courier Regulation Proposal For Texas Lottery

The Sunset Advisory Commission has provided the Texas Lottery with guidelines to impose courier service regulation in the state.

Posted on: February 6, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

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Texas Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Now Fitted With Mandatory ID Scanners

Texas has implemented a policy that requires customers to scan their ID when purchasing lottery tickets from a vending machine.

Posted on: January 23, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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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