Texas Sports Betting Archives

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

Dallas Stars Owner: Lawmakers Should Pursue Legal Sports Betting In Texas Over Casinos

Stars owner favors legal sports betting in Texas over casinos, saying lawmakers might not be ready to approve commercial casinos.

Posted on: February 23, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

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

Which Texas Region Is The Most Sports Betting Crazed?

Which region in Texas is most passionate over sports betting? Texans bet billions of dollars a year outside the state.

Posted on: February 16, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

Promo Credits Could Cut Texas Sports Betting Tax Revenue In Half

Texas' take on sports betting could take hit with promo credits, as some states saw very low returns by allowing promotional deductions.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

Kuempel Leads Charge In Texas House To Expand Gambling

Texas House version of gambling measure led by Rep. Kuempel, who introduced a pro-gambling bill in the 2021 session of the Legislature.

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Texas Sports Betting

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

Dallas Stars Owner: Lawmakers Should Pursue Legal Sports Betting In Texas Over Casinos

Three Outlooks On Texas’s Gambling Future

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

Which Texas Region Is The Most Sports Betting Crazed?

Promo Credits Could Cut Texas Sports Betting Tax Revenue In Half

Kuempel Leads Charge In Texas House To Expand Gambling

Sunset Advisory Commission Provides Courier Regulation Proposal For Texas Lottery

Texas Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Now Fitted With Mandatory ID Scanners

Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

Kickapoo Tribe Slams Lottery Courier Services, Uses Language That Could Suggest Tribal Gaming Expansion

Public Education Benefits From FY 2024 Lottery Sales Exceeding $8 Billion