Texas Gambling News

Texas gambling history looks at the Maceo Syndicate and the Balinese Room

Texas Gambling History, Part II: Galveston Becomes A Popular Sin City

The Maceo brothers painted a significant moment in the history of gambling in Texas. The Balinese Room in Galveston was one of the greatest underground illegal casinos in the country.

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas NIL NCAA partnerships could exploit athletes at Texas A&M and other Texas universities

Are Weak NIL Restrictions An Opportunity To Exploit Young Athletes?

The NCAA, by hesitating to put restrictions on NILs, has set a wide-open precedent and companies are going full tilt at younger players.

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Scheffler wins Masters

Scottie Scheffler Continues Meteoric Rise After 2022 Masters Win

Dallas resident Scottie Scheffler earned his fourth PGA Tour win in 2022, this time capturing his first major championship at The Masters.

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | Fairway Jay

Dallas Cowboys blockchain NFT sponsorships

Crypto’s The Hot New Sponsor For Pro Sports, NFL And NBA

The NFL is adjusting its sponsorship regulations, as teams now have permission to find deals with blockchain and NFT companies. This follows what the NBA already allows.

Posted on: April 11, 2022 | | Chris Imperiale

NASCAR's culture continues to change today, thanks in part to African American driver Bubba Wallace.

The Growing Culture Of NASCAR

The diversity of NASCAR culture is arguably growing more than any sport, as drivers like Bubba Wallace have sparked change.

Posted on: April 8, 2022 | | Chris Imperiale

Houston Astros odds

Get Ready For MLB 2022 Season With Houston Astros Opening Day Trivia

As we prepare for the much-anticipated start of MLB season, here are fun facts you should know about the Houston Astros Opening Day history.

Posted on: April 7, 2022 | | Rylee Bailey

Ted Williams Texas Rangers 1972

A Long Drive Down Memory Lane And The Texas Rangers First Opening Day

Texas Rangers' Opening Day in 1972 represented the culmination of Tom Vandergriff’s vision and long struggle to bring MLB to Arlington, TX.

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

NCAA athlete compensation and integrity

The Feeble Plea For Amateurism May No Longer Protect The NCAA

The NCAA thrives on the idea that pure amateur athletes come together to forge the team. The NCAA has drained that symbol of its substance.

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

nVenue's technology helps sportsbooks drive engagement

Sportsbooks And Media Placing Bets On Dallas-Based Tech Startup, nVenue

Sports analytics startup nVenue is harnessing the power of sports machine learning and AI to create “micro-betting markets” and engage fans.

Posted on: April 4, 2022 | | Rylee Bailey

Texas golfers to watch at Valero Texas Open

Jordan Spieth Shooting To Defend Title At 2022 Valero Texas Open

Dallas resident and Texas Longhorn Jordan Spieth is a golfer to watch this week as the defending champion at the 2022 Valero Texas Open.

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Fairway Jay