Texas Gambling News & Online Gambling Launch Updates

Jonathan Tamayo Brings The WSOP Main Event Title (And $10 Million) To Texas

PlayTexas has the recap of Jonathan Tamayo's title run at the 2024 WSOP Main Event. The Humble native outlasted the largest field on record.

Posted on: July 23, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

DraftKings-WNBA Partnership To Bring Texans More Marketing, But Little Else

A WNBA team-up with DraftKings promises to inundate Texans with betting marketing but won't change much in the staunchly anti-gambling state.

Posted on: July 19, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Blurred casino image signifies Choctaw opposing Arkansas casino expansion

Choctaw Nation Opposes Cherokee Casino Expansion In Arkansas

The Cherokee Nation got the OK for a $300M casino 75 miles from Little Rock, but a Choctaw-backed initiative is seeking to block the project.

Posted on: July 17, 2024 | | Phil West

Google Changes DFS and Lottery Ad Policy for Texas and Other States

A July 15 Google ad policy change means Texans will see targeted lottery courier ads but nothing from DFS operators.

Posted on: July 5, 2024 | | Phil West

Dallas skyline behind Cotton Bowl. Dallas City Council votes to put legal gambling on legislative agenda.

Dallas Takes Step Forward To Advocate For Statewide Gambling

Dallas City Councilman Chad West supports gambling expansion and reports progress by a committee to have Dallas lobby the state legislature.

Posted on: June 28, 2024 | | Phil West

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, who could work with tribes to legalize sports betting

Oklahoma Considers SCOTUS Decision In Sports Betting Legalization Debate

Gov. Tritt's support is boosting efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma, while GOP infighting is hampering a similar bid in Texas.

Posted on: June 28, 2024 | | Phil West

AT&T Stadium where the Cowboys have signed a deal with Aristocrat Gaming

Aristocrat Gaming Becomes Official Partner Of Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have formed a marketing partnership with digital slot machine company Aristocrat Gaming.

Posted on: June 26, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Patrick Dumont of Las Vegas Sands is patient about bringing casinos to Texas

Patrick Dumont Says Sands Thinking ‘Long Term’ About Texas Legalizing Gambling

Dallas Mavericks governor and Sands president Patrick Dumont says the company has a long-term approach to getting casinos legalized in Texas.

Posted on: June 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Dan Patrick presents the biggest impediment to Texas gambling expansion

Gambling Legislation Faces Very Long Odds In 2025

Sports betting proponents in Texas face an uphill battle in the Legislature, despite support from the likes of casino magnate Miriam Adelson.

Posted on: June 17, 2024 | | Phil West

Two Texas A&M players celebrate a win. We will make Fliff picks on Texas A&M in the College World Series

Texans Can Make Picks On Texas A&M in the College World Series With Fliff

Texas A&M baseball fans have no legal betting options in Texas, but Fliff provides a workaround. PlayTexas explains how it all works.

Posted on: June 14, 2024 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas Gambling News

Jonathan Tamayo Brings The WSOP Main Event Title (And $10 Million) To Texas

DraftKings-WNBA Partnership To Bring Texans More Marketing, But Little Else

Choctaw Nation Opposes Cherokee Casino Expansion In Arkansas

Google Changes DFS and Lottery Ad Policy for Texas and Other States

Dallas Takes Step Forward To Advocate For Statewide Gambling

Oklahoma Considers SCOTUS Decision In Sports Betting Legalization Debate

Aristocrat Gaming Becomes Official Partner Of Dallas Cowboys

Patrick Dumont Says Sands Thinking ‘Long Term’ About Texas Legalizing Gambling

Gambling Legislation Faces Very Long Odds In 2025

West Texas A&M Targets Illegal Offshore Sites With Campus-Wide Gambling Ban

New Fliff Cash Flex Promos Coming To Texas

New NFL Policy Prohibits DFS Play By Players And Coaches

Gaming Analysts Project 2028 Launch Of Texas Sports Betting

Tyson, Paul Meet This Month Prior To Rescheduled Match At AT&T Stadium