Texas Gambling News

Texans travel to Louisiana to place bets

Road Trip! Two Louisiana Casinos Open Sportsbooks Near Texas Border

When two casinos in Lake Charles, Louisiana finally opened their retail sportsbooks, southeast Texas residents benefitted with access to new sports betting options a short drive over the state line. Following final inspections from Louisiana regulators, both the L’Auberge Casino Resort and Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino opened their sportsbooks on Nov. 10. Situated […]

Posted on: November 24, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

East Texans can take a short drive to Shreveport LA for sports betting

New Louisiana Sports Betting a Short Drive for East Texas Bettors

Those living in East Texas can now travel the short distance to the Shreveport area, where Louisiana features legal sportsbooks. Although legal sports betting in Texas won’t be available for some time, Texas’ neighbor began accepting sports betting at the end of October. Louisiana offers legal retail sports betting at a couple of locations already, including […]

Posted on: November 22, 2021 | | Chris Imperiale

Texas gambling at the center of conflict between the state and two tribes.

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Tribes Offering Gambling in Texas

Two tribes received new hope recently in their ongoing effort to offer new Texas gambling options on their lands. The US Supreme Court has granted an appeal in a suit involving one of the tribes, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of El Paso, also known as the Tiguas, and the state of Texas. In its […]

Posted on: November 14, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Mark Cuban Emphasizes Support Of Sports Betting

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

Mark Cuban has been one of the most vociferous supporters of the legalization in sports betting in Texas. It's going to be at least two years

Posted on: October 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Caesars Partners with Houston Texans for exclusive contests and prizes including trips to Caesars properties

Caesars Builds Brand Awareness In Texas With New Houston Texans Partnership

Caesars forms partnership with Houston Texans as the official casino, offering fans opportunities to win game tickets and more this season.

Posted on: August 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Jordan Spieth FanDuel Partnership

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

FanDuel Group partnered with Jordan Spieth in a multi-year deal that also makes FanDuel an official sports betting partner of the PGA Tour.

Posted on: August 20, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Texas Lottery Expansion

A Third Dose Of Lotto Texas And Powerball Coming This August

A new Monday Powerball drawing gives Texas Lottery players more chances to win, as does another Lotto Texas drawing.

Posted on: August 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Champions Club TX Poker Tournament

Champions Club Mucks Plans For $2M Guaranteed September Poker Event

After promoting what would have been the biggest poker tournament prize pool in Texas history, Champions Social Poker canceled its event.

Posted on: August 4, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Jerry Jones Sports Betting Legalization Push

Jerry Jones Bullish On Legalization Of Texas Sports Betting

New Jerry Jones sports betting comments show the Dallas Cowboys general manager and owner is undeterred by the status quo in Texas.

Posted on: August 3, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Choctaw Casino Expansion Oklahoma Opening

Choctaw Casino’s Nine-Figure Expansion Almost Ready To Welcome Texan Guests

A $600 million Choctaw Casino expansion is set to open early next month and the owners hope it will help them keep pulling in visitors.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Derek Helling