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Magic Island general manager backpedals after telling a Houston Chronicle reporter private gambling would be coming to the reopening venue.

Posted on: March 27, 2024 | | Phil West

The CEO of BetMGM said at NEXT Summit New York that Texas is in its near-future plans for sports betting, but California isn't.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | Phil West

The Dallas Morning News' Sharon Grigsby says gambling will be the Texas Legislature's "thorniest issue" of the 2025 legislative session.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Phil West

Despite a Dallas zoning advisory commission declining to support the legality of cardrooms, the City Council could soon vote on the issue.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | Phil West

Billionaire Tillman Fertitta wants to bring an NHL franchise to Houston, and he is also pushing to get casinos legalized in Texas.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Phil West

The Dallas City Council's Chad West announced a code amendment is coming from the City Attorney, which could lead to legal card rooms.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Phil West

It's not legally viable at present, but Sands COO Patrick Dumont sees the creation of a destination casino resort in Dallas's future.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Phil West

Mark Cuban thinks sports teams need to think about entertainment and real estate to generate revenue, making casinos a no-brainer.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Phil West

During the company's Q4 earnings call, Las Vegas Sands Corp. COO Patric Dumont explained how Sands is pushing for Texas casino legalization.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | Phil West

For leaders at the Sands Corp., a casino in Texas would be ideal. But that vision isn't shared by all Texans. Here's the latest.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Phil West