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Person holding up a hand indicating stop spreading nonsense. Despite talk from lobbyists that Texas could legalize casinos and sports betting as soon as 2025, political headwinds remain strong.

Pulling The Reins On Wild Talk Texas Will Legalize Casinos In 2025

Despite talk from lobbyists that Texas could legalize casinos and sports betting as soon as 2025, political headwinds remain strong.

Posted on: October 15, 2024 | | Dave Briggs

Texas tribal gambling revenue grows in 2022

Tribal Gaming Revenue In Texas Region Climbs To $3.1 Billion

The National Indian Gaming Commission released its report for fiscal year 2022 as tribal gambling revenue continues to grow.

Posted on: July 24, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

Gambling dollars in Texas continue to leave to Louisiana

As Texas Casino Legislation Stalls, Millions Of Dollars Continue To Leave To Louisiana

Texans continue to be the main driver of gambling revenue at Golden Nugget and L'Auberge casinos in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Posted on: July 14, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

Handicapping How Texas House Committee Could Vote On Casino, Sports Betting Proposal

Can Texas House Casino/Sports Betting Bill Pass Committee? Breakdown of committee members' possible votes bodes well for measure.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Beto O’Rourke: Legal Texas Gambling Could Lower Your Property Taxes

Beto O’Rourke pitched revenue from legalized casino gambling and sports betting in Texas to reduce property taxes and aid educational reform.

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

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

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Tribes Offering Gambling in Texas

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted an appeal to two Texas tribes in their effort to offer Class II gaming on their lands.

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

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

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

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

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