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2023 Online Texas Sports Betting Legalization

Legal Texas Sports Betting Still A Risky Bet To Pass

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research group, released a newsletter and their insights on legal Texas sports betting are far from optimistic.

Posted on: March 29, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Texans Continue Trying To Place Legal Bets During Major Sports Events

Data shows that during the first week of March Madness, Texans tried to place over 70,000 legal bets in other states' sports book apps.

Posted on: March 23, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

House State Affairs Committee Discusses Texas Casino, Sports Betting Bills

Four gambling bills received hearings from the House State Affairs Committee. PlayTexas covers major points of discussion for all four bills.

Posted on: March 22, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas GOP Resolution Opposes Gambling As Expansion Bills Head To Committee

The Texas Republican Party released a resolution condemning gambling just as gambling legislation is scheduled for House committee hearings.

Posted on: March 21, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Over 2.5 Million Texans Will Try To Place Sports Bets During March Madness

Data suggests more than 2.5 million TX bettors could bet on March Madness. Most will run into geofencing barriers. Some will bet out of state.

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Mavericks Owner Cuban Remains Silent On Texas Sports Betting Bills

After other Texas NBA owners voice support for online sports betting legislation, Mark Cuban remains silent, focused on new stadium for Mavs.

Posted on: March 8, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Online Sports Betting Amendments Referred To State Affairs Committees

Sports betting legislation in both Houses have been sent to State Affairs Committees. With Rep. sponsors, this year's leg. may gain traction.

Posted on: March 3, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Gov. Abbott Reads The Room, Leans Sports Betting Over Casinos

Gov. Abbott appears to read the room in giving consideration to sports betting while casting doubt on Texas casino legislation.

Posted on: February 28, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Three Outlooks On Texas’s Gambling Future

Texas has multiple pieces of gambling legislation filed. PlayTexas considers three possible outcomes to gaming's legalization.

Posted on: February 21, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Fertitta Has A Billion Reasons To Support Legal Sports Betting In Texas

Fertitta backs legal sports betting in Texas on many fronts, including donations to politicians and a deal with DraftKings.

Posted on: February 17, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Sports Betting

Legal Texas Sports Betting Still A Risky Bet To Pass

Texans Continue Trying To Place Legal Bets During Major Sports Events

House State Affairs Committee Discusses Texas Casino, Sports Betting Bills

Texas GOP Resolution Opposes Gambling As Expansion Bills Head To Committee

Over 2.5 Million Texans Will Try To Place Sports Bets During March Madness

Mavericks Owner Cuban Remains Silent On Texas Sports Betting Bills

Online Sports Betting Amendments Referred To State Affairs Committees

Gov. Abbott Reads The Room, Leans Sports Betting Over Casinos

Three Outlooks On Texas’s Gambling Future

Fertitta Has A Billion Reasons To Support Legal Sports Betting In Texas

Lucas Oil Live Event Center Coming To WinStar Oklahoma Casino

Report Says Naskila Gaming Generates $212 Million For Polk County

Houston Sports Owners Fully Support Texas Sports Betting

Texans Continue Trying To Place Legal Bets During Major Sports Events

House State Affairs Committee Discusses Texas Casino, Sports Betting Bills