Will Texas Follow Other States’ Lead in Banning Sweepstakes Casinos?
With several states working to ban sweepstakes casinos, will Texas look to do the same in the near future?
Posted on: June 25, 2025 |
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Louisiana Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos Could Be Boon for Texas Operators
Louisiana regulators have ordered sweepstakes casinos out of the state, which could lead some customers crossing over to Texas to play.
Posted on: June 19, 2025 |
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Judge Grants Lotto.com Injunction Against Texas Lottery, Can Continue Sales
Lottery courier Lotto.com won a temporary restraining order against the Texas Lottery Commission to continue business in the state.
Posted on: May 8, 2025 |
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Courier Ban Made Official By Texas Lottery, Legal Experts Weigh In
The Texas Lottery and state lawmakers are at odds with courier services. Legal experts weigh in on a potential ban, as well as regulation.
Posted on: April 29, 2025 |
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Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell Resigns After One Year On The Job
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell stepped down from the position after a tumultuous year in the role on Monday.
Posted on: April 23, 2025 |
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Legal Experts Weigh In On Withheld $83.5 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot Due To Courier Purchase
The TLC is withholding an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot won in Feb. due to it coming from a courier, which wasn't illegal at the time.
Posted on: April 22, 2025 |
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Sands Gives Up on Irving Casino, Advances New Development Plan After Local Objections
Adelson family and Las Vegas Sands has requested a casino resort be removed from development plans it has submitted to the city of Irving.
Posted on: March 25, 2025 |
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Irving Narrowly Votes to Approve Rezoning of Property That Could Be Home to Future Sands 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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