Texas Gambling News & Online Gambling Launch Updates

Who Ya Got In March Madness? Take Your Shot With DraftKings Free-to-Play Contests

What's March Madness without filling out a bracket? With DraftKings, you can display your prowess for a shot at cash prizes. And at no cost.

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Push Continues For Gambling Expansion As Texas Bills Include Casinos, Sports Betting

The House and Senate saw bills filed to legalize casinos and sports betting in Texas. However, such legislation still faces uphill battles.

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

Wait And See: Texas Poker Clubs Not Quick To Adapt To Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions

Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in the Texas. However, poker clubs do not expect to make many operational changes.

Posted on: March 5, 2021 | | Martin F. Harris

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 F. 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 F. 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 F. 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 F. Harris

Texas Gambling News

Who Ya Got In March Madness? Take Your Shot With DraftKings Free-to-Play Contests

Push Continues For Gambling Expansion As Texas Bills Include Casinos, Sports Betting

Wait And See: Texas Poker Clubs Not Quick To Adapt To Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions

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

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