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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

Handicapping How Texas House Committee Could Vote On Casino, Sports Betting Proposal

Can Texas House Casino/Sports Betting Bill Pass Committee? Breakdown of committee members' possible votes bodes well for measure.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | TJ McBride

How HB 2345 Would Protect Poker Rooms In Texas

Analyzing HB 2345: Measure would legalize poker rooms in Texas by making the law governing card rooms less confusing.

Posted on: March 15, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

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

Profile: Rep. Jeff Leach; Texas House Sports Betting Bill Sponsor

Rep. Leach leads effort in Texas House to legalize sports betting, as HB 1942 would allow for online betting in the state.

Posted on: March 7, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

San Antonio Spurs Owner Holt Endorses Texas Sports Betting Legislation

San Antonio Spurs owner supports sports betting measures in Texas, joining other owners of Texas professional sports teams.

Posted on: March 6, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

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

Texas Rep. Wu Aims To Combat Crime, Clear Up Confusion With Card Room Bill

Rep. Wu: Card room bill will tackle crime and clear up confusion in law. It would also give counties total authority on card rooms.

Posted on: March 3, 2023 | | Sam Hollingsworth

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 Legislature

Texas GOP Resolution Opposes Gambling As Expansion Bills Head To Committee

Handicapping How Texas House Committee Could Vote On Casino, Sports Betting Proposal

How HB 2345 Would Protect Poker Rooms In Texas

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

Mavericks Owner Cuban Remains Silent On Texas Sports Betting Bills

Profile: Rep. Jeff Leach; Texas House Sports Betting Bill Sponsor

San Antonio Spurs Owner Holt Endorses Texas Sports Betting Legislation

Online Sports Betting Amendments Referred To State Affairs Committees

Texas Rep. Wu Aims To Combat Crime, Clear Up Confusion With Card Room Bill

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

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