Texas Gambling News & Online Gambling Launch Updates

Photo of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who wants to legalize sports betting in OK — which would give Texans a nearby legal option for sports betting

Oklahoma Won’t Get Sports Betting Just Because The Governor Wants It

Texans could soon be legally betting on sports in the state if frequents to gamble in if a proposal from OK Gov. Kevin Stitt becomes law.

Posted on: November 20, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of Aristocrat's latest NFL-themed slot machines on a story about where they have been deployed in Oklahoma.

New Dallas Cowboys-Themed Slots Drop At Choctaw Casino & Resort

Texans can now play as the Dallas Cowboys on slot machines when they visit Oklahoma casinos including Choctaw Casino Resort.

Posted on: November 9, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

A photo of a rendering of the Naskila Casino on a story about the Alabama-Coushatta's fight for national tribal recognition.

Alabama-Coushatta Garners Support In Attempt To Gain Federal Standing

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas continues to get local support in its efforts to circumvent Texas gaming laws and gain federal standing.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on a story about his plan wanting to bring resort casinos to Texas.

Mark Cuban Sees Destination Casinos As Key To Boosting Texas Tourism

The owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, is touting the many benefits of destination casinos in Texas, especially for tourism.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on a story about his plan to bring legalized sports betting to his state and how that would affect Texas.

North Texans Would Benefit From Oklahoma Governor’s Sports Betting Plan

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt wants legalized sports wagering in the state that would allow Texas bettors easier access.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of an Elsa game room being raided by federal officials on a story about two game rooms and the Elsa City Hall being raided.

Federal Agents Raid Elsa Game Rooms, Serve Search Warrant On City Hall

Some thought raids on game rooms in Elsa, TX, were in the past after the town legalized them. Federal agents raided two recently.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

As Temperatures Drop In November, Texas Poker Heats Up

The poker scene is Texas promises to stay red hot in November, as several tournaments are on deck across the state.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali

More Than 1 Million Texans Attempt To Bet On Sports In A Month And A Half

The Texas Sports Betting Alliance recently said more than 1 million Texans tried to place sports bets during a seven-week period.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Rendering of new Live! Casino located in Shreveport, La. on a story about the casino's approval by the state.

Cordish Gets Green Light To Build Live! Casino In LA Near Texas Border

Developers have been approved by Louisiana regulators to build a new Live! casino near the Texas border in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Posted on: October 25, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

A photo of what was seized in a Bastrop gambling raid on a story about illegal gambling busts in Texas in October.

Multiple Texas Gaming Room Raids Carried Out In October

Law enforcement raids on gaming rooms across Texas that house slots-like machines deemed illegal kept up a brisk pace in October.

Posted on: October 23, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Texas Gambling News

Oklahoma Won’t Get Sports Betting Just Because The Governor Wants It

New Dallas Cowboys-Themed Slots Drop At Choctaw Casino & Resort

Alabama-Coushatta Garners Support In Attempt To Gain Federal Standing

Mark Cuban Sees Destination Casinos As Key To Boosting Texas Tourism

North Texans Would Benefit From Oklahoma Governor’s Sports Betting Plan

Federal Agents Raid Elsa Game Rooms, Serve Search Warrant On City Hall

As Temperatures Drop In November, Texas Poker Heats Up

More Than 1 Million Texans Attempt To Bet On Sports In A Month And A Half

Cordish Gets Green Light To Build Live! Casino In LA Near Texas Border

Multiple Texas Gaming Room Raids Carried Out In October

DraftKings Super App Expands Sports Prediction Markets to Texas

Texas Fans Still Have Options to Bet on the Pro Football Championship

PrizePicks Rides New Prediction Market into Texas

FanDuel Predicts Rolls into Texas

Google Begins Accepting Prediction Market Ads