Texas Gambling News & Online Gambling Launch Updates

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

Lone Star Park Cancels Plans To Export Racing Signal After Court Ruling

Lone Star Park cancels plans to export its signal after court rules agains the park's request for a temporary restraining order.

Posted on: April 17, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

Karnes County Illegal Texas Gambling Game Room Raid Money

Recovered Money From Game Room Raid Funds Sheriff’s Department

Karnes County Sheriff’s Office seized over $55,000 from alleged illegal Texas gambling operations. Most of the money will help fund the office.

Posted on: April 15, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

Fertitta Entertainment Brings Golden Nugget Casino To Lake Tahoe

Fertitta Expands Golden Nugget Casino Prowess With Lake Tahoe Purchase

Last week, Fertitta Entertainment announced buying Hard Rock Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV, which will rebrand into the Golden Nugget casino.

Posted on: April 13, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Card Rooms In Texas Target Of Mark Lavery Lawsuit

Attorney Mark Lavery Files Lawsuit Targeting Texas Card Rooms

Illinois lawyer Mark Lavery filed a lawsuit against card rooms in Texas, accusing them of operating illegally and condoning organized crime.

Posted on: April 12, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Texas Poker Legislation Cut Down Like Tree Stumps After Committee Hearing

Texas Poker Legislation Stumped After House Committee Hearing

A Texas House Committee heard two bills hoping to bring legal clarity to Texas poker rooms. However, it did not take a vote on either.

Posted on: April 11, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

2024 Texas Rangers Game Day Guide For Fans

Hey Fans, Here’s Your Texas Rangers Gameday Guide

In this guide, PlayTexas offers fans helpful game-day tips and attractions in and around Globe Life Field for the 2024 Texas Rangers MLB season.

Posted on: April 10, 2023 | | Phil West

Texas Game Room Violence In Lubbock County

Despite Fatal Shootings, Lubbock County Undecided On Game Room Ordinances

Game rooms in Lubbock County are unregulated, but after a fatal game room shooting, talks of a proposed regulation are being prioritized.

Posted on: April 7, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

What Is Problem Gambling? Stakeholders Share Their View

PlayTexas interviewed three gambling expansion stakeholders to find out what "problem gambling" means to them.

Posted on: April 6, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher

Texas Golfers PGA Masters Tournament 2023

A Look At The Texas Golfers In The 2023 Masters Tournament

The 2023 Masters Tournament begins April 6, and several golfers have Texas ties, including defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Posted on: April 5, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Texas Gambling News

Texas House Calendars Committee Poses Two Possibilities For Gambling Bills

Lone Star Park Cancels Plans To Export Racing Signal After Court Ruling

Recovered Money From Game Room Raid Funds Sheriff’s Department

Fertitta Expands Golden Nugget Casino Prowess With Lake Tahoe Purchase

Attorney Mark Lavery Files Lawsuit Targeting Texas Card Rooms

Texas Poker Legislation Stumped After House Committee Hearing

Hey Fans, Here’s Your Texas Rangers Gameday Guide

Despite Fatal Shootings, Lubbock County Undecided On Game Room Ordinances

What Is Problem Gambling? Stakeholders Share Their View

A Look At The Texas Golfers In The 2023 Masters Tournament

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