Texas Gambling News & Online Gambling Launch Updates

Updated: Mattress Mack’s Gallery Sports Site Back Live After Going Dark

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale's Gallery Sports site is down to the public for the time being. No comment has been offered on social media.

Posted on: October 12, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Police in Corpus Christi raid two gambling halls

Corpus Christi Police Raid 2 Adult Arcades

Corpus Christi Police bust up illegal gambling halls along the same road in the center of the city. Five gambling-related arrests were made.

Posted on: October 10, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Houston Racing Festival Back On But Dispute Continues

Houston Racing Festival back on but fight continues, as the Texas Racing Commission refuses to recognize the federal horse racing act.

Posted on: October 6, 2022 | | David Champagne

Dallas Case Could Signal End Of Legal Poker In Texas

Dallas legal fight could shut down poker in Texas. After appeals, the case could eventually be heard by the Texas Supreme Court.

Posted on: October 4, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

The Texas city of Elsa could provide gambling model for state.

South Texas Town Of Elsa Could Provide Model To Legal Statewide Gambling

The South Texas town of Elsa has instituted legal game rooms to revitalize its community. Their approach is one Texas should model.

Posted on: September 30, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Sports Betting Alliance will keep trying to get sports betting legalized in Texas

Sports Betting Alliance Expects Illegal Gaming Data To Sway Legislators

The Sports Betting Alliance is optimistic more legislators will support legal gaming after learning about the expanding illegal market.

Posted on: September 28, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Would Legal Texas Gambling Include Betting On High School Football?

If the state legalized gambling, would Texas allow legal betting on high school football since it's so popular in The Lone Star State?

Posted on: September 26, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Texans Fuel Oklahoma Tribal Gaming’s Record Month

Oklahoma tribal gaming paid record fees to the state in August, signaling strong revenues. Texas plays a major role in that success.

Posted on: September 21, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Was Dez Bryant’s Winning Bet Made Legally?

Dez Bryant says he placed a $10,000 bet on the Dallas Cowboys and won $37,000. Was the wager by the former wideout made legally?

Posted on: September 20, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Lufkin Police Bust Game Rooms Operating Eight-Liners

Lufkin Police bust up six illegal game rooms Simultaneously on Sept. 10, seizing several eight-liner machines.

Posted on: September 19, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Texas Gambling News

Updated: Mattress Mack’s Gallery Sports Site Back Live After Going Dark

Corpus Christi Police Raid 2 Adult Arcades

Houston Racing Festival Back On But Dispute Continues

Dallas Case Could Signal End Of Legal Poker In Texas

South Texas Town Of Elsa Could Provide Model To Legal Statewide Gambling

Sports Betting Alliance Expects Illegal Gaming Data To Sway Legislators

Would Legal Texas Gambling Include Betting On High School Football?

Texans Fuel Oklahoma Tribal Gaming’s Record Month

Was Dez Bryant’s Winning Bet Made Legally?

Lufkin Police Bust Game Rooms Operating Eight-Liners

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