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Fertitta Wants To Bring NHL Team To Houston, Along With Destination Casinos

Billionaire Tillman Fertitta wants to bring an NHL franchise to Houston, and he is also pushing to get casinos legalized in Texas.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Phil West

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Dallas Card Rooms Taking Another Step Toward Becoming Legal In March

The Dallas City Council's Chad West announced a code amendment is coming from the City Attorney, which could lead to legal card rooms.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Phil West

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Sands COO Feels ‘Hopeful’ About Opening Destination Resort in Texas

It's not legally viable at present, but Sands COO Patrick Dumont sees the creation of a destination casino resort in Dallas's future.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Phil West

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Mark Cuban Predicts ‘Next Wave’ Of Sports Revenue Generation — Which Includes Casinos

Mark Cuban thinks sports teams need to think about entertainment and real estate to generate revenue, making casinos a no-brainer.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Phil West

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Some Texans Pushing Back on Sands Corp.’s Wishes For Texas Casinos

For leaders at the Sands Corp., a casino in Texas would be ideal. But that vision isn't shared by all Texans. Here's the latest.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Phil West

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Las Vegas Sands Is ‘Actively’ Pushing For ‘Liberalization Of Gaming’ In Texas

During the company's Q4 earnings call, Las Vegas Sands Corp. COO Patric Dumont explained how Sands is pushing for Texas casino legalization.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | Phil West

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Dallas May Decide Stance On Casino Legalization Next Month, Lawmaker Says

A Dallas City Council member tells PlayTexas his body could vote next month on whether to lobby the Legislature on legalizing casinos.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | | Phil West

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Dallas City Council Members May Push For Texas Casinos In 2025

Per the director of the Dallas Office of Government Affairs, city council members have said they want to discuss casino legalization in 2025.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of the exterior of Naskila Casino on a story about the casino hiring a new community development manager.

Naskila Casino Names New Community Development Manager

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, which operates the Naskila Casino, has named Herbert Johnson Jr. as its new community development manager.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | TJ McBride

A band plays a show at Speaking Rock Casino on a story about the casino's gambling and entertainment amenities.

Speaking Rock Casino Works To Make Experience Worth The Long Drive

Speaking Rock Casino pulls out all the stops to attract customers to the casino that's several hours away from every major Texas city.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | TJ McBride

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Fertitta Wants To Bring NHL Team To Houston, Along With Destination Casinos

Dallas Card Rooms Taking Another Step Toward Becoming Legal In March

Sands COO Feels ‘Hopeful’ About Opening Destination Resort in Texas

Mark Cuban Predicts ‘Next Wave’ Of Sports Revenue Generation — Which Includes Casinos

Some Texans Pushing Back on Sands Corp.’s Wishes For Texas Casinos

Las Vegas Sands Is ‘Actively’ Pushing For ‘Liberalization Of Gaming’ In Texas

Dallas May Decide Stance On Casino Legalization Next Month, Lawmaker Says

Dallas City Council Members May Push For Texas Casinos In 2025

Naskila Casino Names New Community Development Manager

Speaking Rock Casino Works To Make Experience Worth The Long Drive

Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

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