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Texas Lawmaker Expects Strong Sports Betting Push Behind Sports Team Owners

Rep. Dan Huberty, sponsor of the Texas House sports betting bill, expects colleagues to warm to legalization once they hear from team owners.

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Rush Street Gains Access To Texas, But Fruits Of Online Gambling Labor Are Far Off

As part of a deal with Penn National, Rush Street Interactive could offer online gambling in Texas. But don't count on that happening soon.

Posted on: February 24, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Will The Stars Align For Texas Teams To Offer Sports Betting?

Rep. Dan Huberty and Sen. Juan Hinojosa filed companion legislation Tuesday to legalize and regulate sports wagering in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture Customers Win Big On Super Bowl Bet

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed a monstrous wager on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV. Now he and his customers can celebrate.

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Hold Your Horses, Texas: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Sports Betting Is A Long Shot

Despite backing from professional sports teams, Texas sports betting "won't see the light of day" this session, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Legalizing Casino Gambling Heavily Supported By Texans, According To Survey

A survey conducted by the University of Houston shows Texas residents favor several revenue-boosting suggestions, including legalizing casino gambling.

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Texas Rep. Harold Dutton Proposes Online-Only Sports Betting Bill

Rep. Harold Dutton has proposed Texas legalize an online-only sports betting industry as professional sports owners back state-regulated wagering.

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Proposal To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports Provides Hope For Texas Gaming Expansion

While Texas has remained against gaming expansion within its borders, a recent bill to legalize daily fantasy sports could provide hope for the future.

Posted on: December 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

If Sheldon Adelson Has Any Say In The Matter, Texas Will Expand Gambling In 2021

Texas gambling expansion could be on the docket in the state legislature in 2021 if Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson's money talks the right way.

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ready or Not: Baylor Basketball Faces Early Tests Against Two High-Ranking Teams

While still early in the season, two top-five showdowns this week could put No. 2 Baylor in the driver's season of the 2020-21 college basketball season.

Posted on: December 1, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Latest News From PlayTexas

Texas Lawmaker Expects Strong Sports Betting Push Behind Sports Team Owners

Rush Street Gains Access To Texas, But Fruits Of Online Gambling Labor Are Far Off

Will The Stars Align For Texas Teams To Offer Sports Betting?

Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture Customers Win Big On Super Bowl Bet

Hold Your Horses, Texas: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Sports Betting Is A Long Shot

Legalizing Casino Gambling Heavily Supported By Texans, According To Survey

Texas Rep. Harold Dutton Proposes Online-Only Sports Betting Bill

Proposal To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports Provides Hope For Texas Gaming Expansion

If Sheldon Adelson Has Any Say In The Matter, Texas Will Expand Gambling In 2021

Ready or Not: Baylor Basketball Faces Early Tests Against Two High-Ranking Teams

Mark Cuban Wants Legal Sports Betting In Texas, But He’ll Have To Wait Some Time

Caesars Builds Brand Awareness In Texas With New Houston Texans Partnership

New PGA Tour Partnerships Makes Texan Jordan Spieth ‘Face of Golf’ at FanDuel

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