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Sen. Carol Alvarado Warns Texans Not To Trust Gambling Bogeyman Arguments

In a PlayTexas interview, Sen. Carol Alvarado discusses anti-gaming arguments and the role of personal responsibility in legalizing casinos.

Posted on: February 2, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Sen. Alvarado’s Gaming Legislation Will Not Address Online Sports Betting

Sen. Carol Alvarado's pre-filed casino legislation makes room for sportsbetting, but only for retail sportsbooks.

Posted on: December 1, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Most Texans Support Gambling Expansion, Prefer Casinos

We surveyed Texans about expanding legal gambling, and most said they're in favor. Of all gambling options, most respondents preferred casinos.

Posted on: November 30, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Abbott Shows Interest in Texas Casinos

Abbott opens door slightly on Texas casinos. His press secretary was quoted as saying the governor could be open to discussing it.

Posted on: October 26, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Finally Addresses Legal Texas Gambling

Lt. Gov. Patrick makes first comments on legal gaming expansion in advance of the 2023 legislative session. We analyze what his comments mean for legal gaming legislation.

Posted on: January 5, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Sen. Alvarado Renews the Fight for Legal Texas Gaming

Sen. Alvarado pre-files legal gambling legislation, putting emphasis on upscale casino resorts.

Posted on: November 15, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Midterms offer no new clues on gambling in Texas

What Midterms Mean For Legal Texas Gambling

Midterms offer no new answers on gambling in Texas as pro-gambling interests are playing a long game in the state.

Posted on: November 10, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

The Impact of Legal Gambling in Texas On Neighboring States: Louisiana

In Part 2 on how legal gambling in Texas would impact neighboring states, we examine the impact on Louisiana if Texas legalized gambling.

Posted on: June 14, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Supreme Court Reconvenes On Casino Gambling In Texas

The Supreme Court reconvenes on Texas gambling. The state stands against three Native Tribes of the Ysleta, the Alabama, and the Coushatta.

Posted on: March 11, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas Prefers To Sue, Not Support, Tribal Gaming

Texas tribes will have to be content with a small victory gained from a Supreme Court decision involving the Ysleta tribe and bingo.

Posted on: August 4, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews