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House Votes Favorably On Texas Sports Betting, Casino Bills

Online sports betting and casino legislation both received affirmative votes during their second readings on the Texas House floor.

Posted on: May 11, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Sports Betting Bills To Be Heard In Texas House

Two gambling bills, including an online sports betting bill, are slated to be heard Wednesday, May, 10, in the Texas House of Representatives.

Posted on: May 9, 2023 | | Jason Schaumburg

Texas House Calendars Committee Poses Two Possibilities For Gambling Bills

Dr. Brian Smith, political science professor, discusses with PlayTexas how the House Calendars Committee might handle Texas gaming bills.

Posted on: April 19, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Fertitta Entertainment Brings Golden Nugget Casino To Lake Tahoe

Fertitta Expands Golden Nugget Casino Prowess With Lake Tahoe Purchase

Last week, Fertitta Entertainment announced buying Hard Rock Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV, which will rebrand into the Golden Nugget casino.

Posted on: April 13, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Gambling Expansion For School Choice Programs (1)

Texas Sports Betting, School Choice Could Be On Collision Course

If school choice legislation gets tied up in the House, a sports betting or casino compromise could provide the solution.

Posted on: April 4, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Lucas Oil Live Coming To Oklahoma Casino

Lucas Oil Live Event Center Coming To WinStar Oklahoma Casino

WinStar Oklahoma casino signed a deal with Lucas Oil last month to add a new live concert space for more than 6,500 audience members.

Posted on: March 30, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

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

Texas School Fund Increases Stock Holdings In Wynn Resorts

Texas school fund follows Fertitta lead in buying more Wynn shares, increasing its investment by 5% and now owns 14,565 shares.

Posted on: March 2, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

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

Texas casinos

House Votes Favorably On Texas Sports Betting, Casino Bills

Sports Betting Bills To Be Heard In Texas House

Texas House Calendars Committee Poses Two Possibilities For Gambling Bills

Fertitta Expands Golden Nugget Casino Prowess With Lake Tahoe Purchase

Texas Sports Betting, School Choice Could Be On Collision Course

Lucas Oil Live Event Center Coming To WinStar Oklahoma Casino

House State Affairs Committee Discusses Texas Casino, Sports Betting Bills

Texas GOP Resolution Opposes Gambling As Expansion Bills Head To Committee

Texas School Fund Increases Stock Holdings In Wynn Resorts

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

Lawmakers Want To Close Texas Lottery Loophole

5 Texas Figures Championing Sports Betting

Remembering Poker Legend Doyle Brunson

Investigation Leads to Illegal Gambling Ring Convictions In Webb, Zapata Counties

Lt. Gov. Patrick squashes Texas sports betting dreams