Texas Sports Betting Archives

Scheffler takes the win at WGC Dell-Match Play Event, No. 1 World Golf ranking

Scottie Scheffler ‘Hooks ‘Em’ For No. 1-Ranking After WGC Match Play Win

Scottie Scheffler earned his third PGA Tour victory in less than two months after capturing his first title at the Phoenix Open.

Posted on: March 29, 2022 | | Fairway Jay

Everything’s Bigger In Texas … Including Lost Money From No Legalized Sports Betting

Dave Forman, of the American Gaming Association, said Texas could be generating $1.3 billion off of legal sports betting every year.

Posted on: March 29, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Texas golfers to watch at Dell Match Play

Scheffler And Spieth: Top Golfers To Watch At WGC-Dell Match Play In Austin

Former Texas Longhorns Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth are among the leading favorites heading into the WGC-Dell Match Play event.

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | | Fairway Jay

Two Texas Women Arrested for Gambling Promotion

Two Arrested for Illegal Operation of Slots-Like Eight-Liner Machines

Two women were arrested and charged with gambling promotion in Port Arthur, Texas, in November. In both cases, the women had overseen the illegal operation of so-called eight-liner machines. The arrests came following undercover operations by the Port Arthur Narcotics and Gun Unit. The operations are among the latest efforts by Texas officials to stop […]

Posted on: December 3, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Texans travel to Louisiana to place bets

Road Trip! Two Louisiana Casinos Open Sportsbooks Near Texas Border

When two casinos in Lake Charles, Louisiana finally opened their retail sportsbooks, southeast Texas residents benefitted with access to new sports betting options a short drive over the state line. Following final inspections from Louisiana regulators, both the L’Auberge Casino Resort and Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino opened their sportsbooks on Nov. 10. Situated […]

Posted on: November 24, 2021 | | Martin Harris

East Texans can take a short drive to Shreveport LA for sports betting

New Louisiana Sports Betting a Short Drive for East Texas Bettors

Those living in East Texas can now travel the short distance to the Shreveport area, where Louisiana features legal sportsbooks. Although legal sports betting in Texas won’t be available for some time, Texas’ neighbor began accepting sports betting at the end of October. Louisiana offers legal retail sports betting at a couple of locations already, including […]

Posted on: November 22, 2021 | | Chris Imperiale