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Gambling industry again pushing Texas Legislature to approve casinos, online sports betting

This is the third session, deep-pocketed gambling interests have looked for wins in the GOP-controlled Texas Lege.

by Sanford Nowlin February 12, 2025March 12, 2025

This is the third session, deep-pocketed gambling interests have looked for wins in the GOP-controlled Texas Lege.

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Gambling proponents have a new plan to ask Texas voters to legalize casinos

If state lawmakers agree, Texas voters will have the final say on whether the state will expand gambling and casinos this November.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2023February 12, 2025

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Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting

Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 28, 2023July 14, 2024

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Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos

At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters about several legislative issues that will be decided this year.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2023October 24, 2023