Question 1

Can you gamble online in Texas legally?

Accepted Answer

No. Texas online gambling is illegal. Even horse betting and lottery games, which are both legal in person in the state, are not legal online. The only legal options to play casino games online in Texas are social and sweepstakes gambling sites.

Question 2

Is there any legislation to allow online gambling in Texas right now?

Accepted Answer

No. The 2023 Texas Legislature session came and went, and no gambling legislation was passed. Sports betting and casino legislation passed the House for the first time, but it never received a hearing in the Senate.

Question 3

What is the minimum gambling age in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Most gambling activities in Texas require players to be 18 or older to play. Although, in some cases, you must be at least 21. You must be at least 18 to play the Texas Lottery. However, the one tribal casino operating in the state requires players to be 21 or older. Also, some Texas poker rooms set the minimum age at 21, while others require only 18. If Texas legalizes any additional gambling activities, the minimum age would likely be 21.

Question 4

Can I bet on sports in Texas legally?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no legal sportsbooks in Texas at the moment. Any books that accept wagers from people inside Texas are doing so outside the law. It is risky to bet at such sportsbooks as there is no way to ensure bets are protected and winning wagers will be paid.

Question 5

Is DFS allowed in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the future is unclear. DraftKings and FanDuel both allow players from Texas to participate in their contests, as do other DFS sites. However, both major companies are part of ongoing litigation with the Texas attorney general, and there could be a decision to disallow DFS as gambling in the near future. In the meantime, Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged that DFS has become commonplace in Texas and represents an acceptable form of entertainment.

Question 6

Can I play real money casino games online in Texas?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no real money online casino games in Texas. The best online options for Texans are social and sweepstakes sites like Pulsz, Chumba Casino, Fliff, and Funzpoints.

Question 7

Is online poker legal in Texas?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no online poker sites where Texans can play legally. The nearest alternative is a sweepstakes site like Global Poker.

Question 8

How come gambling legislation never gains traction in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The state government remains skeptical about any gambling expansion. Even though a majority of Texans support the legalization of casinos in the state, bills to expand gambling never seem to move out of committee in the Texas Legislature. The 2023 legislative session was the first time to change that distinction as the Texas House advanced both casino and sports betting bills. With some softening on the part of key lawmakers, and education on the dangerous offshore market, this attitude is changing.

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