Texas Sports Betting Archives

In an interview with Cara Gustafson of the Sports Betting Alliance, PlayTexas gets clarity on the SBA's upcoming sports betting legislation.

Posted on: January 27, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Online sports betting and casino legislation both received affirmative votes during their second readings on the Texas House floor.

Posted on: May 11, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

In the Red River race to legalize sports betting, the Sooners may beat the Longhorns to the legislative finish line.

Posted on: January 25, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Data shows that during the first week of March Madness, Texans tried to place over 70,000 legal bets in other states' sports book apps.

Posted on: March 23, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

The Texas Republican Party released a resolution condemning gambling just as gambling legislation is scheduled for House committee hearings.

Posted on: March 21, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Data suggests more than 2.5 million TX bettors could bet on March Madness. Most will run into geofencing barriers. Some will bet out of state.

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Sports betting legislation in both Houses have been sent to State Affairs Committees. With Rep. sponsors, this year's leg. may gain traction.

Posted on: March 3, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Texas has multiple pieces of gambling legislation filed. PlayTexas considers three possible outcomes to gaming's legalization.

Posted on: February 21, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews

Gov. Abbott appears to read the room in giving consideration to sports betting while casting doubt on Texas casino legislation.

Posted on: February 28, 2023 | | Tyler Andrews