North Texas Commission to Explore Destination Resort Casinos
The North Texas Commission plans to explore how destination resort casinos would impact the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Posted on: July 29, 2024 |
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“I won the tournament that’s impossible to win” – An Interview With 2024 WSOP Main Event Champion Jonathan Tamayo
Recapping a ten-day grind to win the 2024 WSOP Main Event, Jonathan Tamayo tells PlayTexas what it was like from his seat at the table.
Posted on: July 25, 2024 |
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Jonathan Tamayo Brings The WSOP Main Event Title (And $10 Million) To Texas
PlayTexas has the recap of Jonathan Tamayo's title run at the 2024 WSOP Main Event. The Humble native outlasted the largest field on record.
Posted on: July 23, 2024 |
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Choctaw Nation Opposes Cherokee Casino Expansion In Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation got the OK for a $300M casino 75 miles from Little Rock, but a Choctaw-backed initiative is seeking to block the project.
Posted on: July 17, 2024 |
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Texas Republicans Adopt Most Nuanced Anti-Gambling Party Platform On Record
As long as Republicans hold key legislative offices, it will be challenging to expand gambling in Texas. Their new platform shows why.
Posted on: June 10, 2024 |
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Ex-Astros Player Banned For Betting On Baseball, Including On His Own Team
Former Astros pitcher Michael Kelly was banned from the MLB for a year for betting on baseball, including on 2021 Astros playoff games.
Posted on: June 5, 2024 |
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Candidates Clash Over Casino Legalization In Texas District 97 Runoff Election
A district adjoining Fort Worth is a Texas House battleground thanks in part to a massive donation from a Las Vegas Sands Corp.-funded PAC.
Posted on: May 28, 2024 |
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Tickets Remain Affordable for Fans of Stars and Mavericks
While the best seats to watch the Dallas Stars or Mavericks in their conference finals are expensive, there's still affordable options.
Posted on: May 23, 2024 |
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Gambling Legalization Playing Out in Phelan-Covey Runoff
Should Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan lose his re-election bid, it could spell trouble for proposed casino and sports betting bills.
Posted on: May 22, 2024 |
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Dallas Trinity FC, New Women’s Pro Soccer Team, Kicks Off In August At Cotton Bowl
Dallas Trinity FC, part of the brand-new USL Super League, will be one of eight new women's pro teams kicking off in August.
Posted on: May 10, 2024 |
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