Profile: Rep. Jeff Leach; Texas House Sports Betting Bill Sponsor
Rep. Leach leads effort in Texas House to legalize sports betting, as HB 1942 would allow for online betting in the state.
Posted on: March 7, 2023 |
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Nate Silver Loses Nearly $50K Playing Poker In Round Rock
Former poker pro Nate Silver loses nearly $50K playing in Round Rock, as the FiveThirtyEight founder started strong but floundered.
Posted on: March 6, 2023 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Texas Rep. Wu Aims To Combat Crime, Clear Up Confusion With Card Room Bill
Rep. Wu: Card room bill will tackle crime and clear up confusion in law. It would also give counties total authority on card rooms.
Posted on: March 3, 2023 |
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Texas School Fund Increases Stock Holdings In Wynn Resorts
Texas school fund follows Fertitta lead in buying more Wynn shares, increasing its investment by 5% and now owns 14,565 shares.
Posted on: March 2, 2023 |
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El Paso Poker Room Opens As Legal Questions Remain In Texas
Poker room opens in El Paso as legality debate heats up in Texas. House of Kings following same script as other card rooms in the state.
Posted on: March 1, 2023 |
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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 |
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Doug Polk Launches Lobbying Group To Protect Texas Poker Rooms
Doug Polk forms Texans for Texas Hold 'em to protect poker, as the industry in Texas is under threat from Lawmakers and courts.
Posted on: February 28, 2023 |
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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 |
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