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Gambling dollars in Texas continue to leave to Louisiana

As Texas Casino Legislation Stalls, Millions Of Dollars Continue To Leave To Louisiana

Texans continue to be the main driver of gambling revenue at Golden Nugget and L'Auberge casinos in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Posted on: July 14, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

The Don’t Pass Line: A Breakdown Of All 23 Proposed Gambling Bills During 2023 Texas Legislature

Before the next Texas legislative session in 2025, all proposed gambling legislation from 2023's session should be reviewed by advocates.

Posted on: July 7, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

Lawmakers Want To Close Texas Lottery Loophole

A bill in the Texas Legislature by state Sen. Bob Hall looks to prohibit the sale of lottery games by phone or online.

Posted on: May 24, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Closing door signifies sports betting is dead this year

Lt. Gov. Patrick squashes Texas sports betting dreams

In the span of about 24 hours, gambling expansion in Texas, including sports betting, went from having little hope to having no hope.

Posted on: May 15, 2023 | | Jason Schaumburg

House Advances Texas Sports Betting Legislation To Senate

The Texas House passed a resolution Thursday to legalize online sports betting in Texas through a constitutional amendment.

Posted on: May 11, 2023 | | Jason Schaumburg

Mountain climbing map shows progress on gaming legislation

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

OK legislation fails to pass, bad news for Texas Sports Betting

Sports Betting Legislation Fails In Oklahoma; A Bad Omen For Texas?

In a shocking surprise, sports betting legislation in Oklahoma failed to pass the Senate despite being on a strong trajectory toward passing.

Posted on: April 21, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Pro sports teams in Texas push sports betting legislation

Pro Sports Teams Make One Last Bid For Texas Sports Betting Legislation

Leading pro sports teams make one last bid through written letter to Patrick and Phelan to endorse Texas sports betting legislation.

Posted on: April 20, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

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

Texas Legislature

As Texas Casino Legislation Stalls, Millions Of Dollars Continue To Leave To Louisiana

The Don’t Pass Line: A Breakdown Of All 23 Proposed Gambling Bills During 2023 Texas Legislature

Lawmakers Want To Close Texas Lottery Loophole

Lt. Gov. Patrick squashes Texas sports betting dreams

House Advances Texas Sports Betting Legislation To Senate

House Votes Favorably On Texas Sports Betting, Casino Bills

Sports Betting Bills To Be Heard In Texas House

Sports Betting Legislation Fails In Oklahoma; A Bad Omen For Texas?

Pro Sports Teams Make One Last Bid For Texas Sports Betting Legislation

Texas House Calendars Committee Poses Two Possibilities For Gambling Bills

Chocktaw Resort Unveils Renovated Grand Tower With Texans In Mind

Texas Tribal Casinos Taught Ways To Protect Themselves From A Cyberattack

Texas-Based Company Introduces ‘First Of Its Kind’ Sports Betting Kiosk

Oklahoma Casino 20 Minutes From Texas Embarks On Major Expansion

Texas Sports Legends Aikman, Pudge And Woodson Become Face Of Choctaw Casino Campaign