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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

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

Perry Says Texas Sports Betting Bill Will Pass

Rick Perry Thinks Texas Sports Betting Will Pass ‘Overwhelmingly’

Former Gov. Rick Perry recently spoke on a podcast and voiced his confidence in legislation passing for online sports betting in Texas.

Posted on: March 20, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

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

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

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

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

Profile: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst; Senate Sports Betting Legislation Sponsor

Sen. Kolkhorst spearheads sports betting measure in Texas Senate, as longtime state senator seeks safety for Texas bettors.

Posted on: February 27, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Texas Sports Betting

Texans Continue Trying To Place Legal Bets During Major Sports Events

Texas GOP Resolution Opposes Gambling As Expansion Bills Head To Committee

Rick Perry Thinks Texas Sports Betting Will Pass ‘Overwhelmingly’

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

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

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

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

Profile: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst; Senate Sports Betting Legislation Sponsor

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