Casino
February 5, 2026
ISD in Texas Fires Employee for Gambling Away $41K, Investigation still Ongoing
Recently, the Fabens Independent School District caught the eye of the internet after it was uncovered that a former employee might have misused the district’s credit card to gamble away $41,000. The school district located in El Paso, Texas, has made a statement concerning the situation, acknowledging the reports concerning the unauthorized credit card charges. […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Former Houston Lawyer Held on Gambling Debt Warrant from Nevada
A former Houston-area lawyer has finally been arrested after he was apprehended on a casino debt warrant in Texas. Identified as D.L.P., the man was apprehended by the Bayou Vista Police Department on January 12, 2026, with police following up on a casino debt warrant issued by Clark County, Nevada. Debt Warrant Finally Catches Up […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Tennessee’s Only Homegrown Sportsbook Exits the Market
Tennessee’s Action 24/7, the state-owned and licensed online sportsbook, has stopped operations, ending its five-year run in Tennessee’s regulated betting market. Nashville-Based Sportsbook Shuts Down, Leaving Ten Licensed Operators The Nashville-based company posted a notice on its website saying it would stop taking bets right away. The company assured customers that it would settle and […]
Lottery
January 15, 2026
Texas Lottery Scratchers Award Several Seven-Figure Jackpots
The Texas Lottery revealed several winners of seven-figure sums from its scratch-off games. The most recent set of lucky players included two recipients of $1 million sums, as well as one winner of a $3 million prize. Rio Grande City Player Won $1M In its announcements, the Texas Lottery listed a Rio Grande City resident […]
Casino
November 17, 2025
Casino Contributions Spark Controversy in Texas Democratic Primary
The Texas Democratic primary race for US Senate heated up Friday when Colin Allred criticized James Talarico‘s management of campaign contributions during his speech at the Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. This marked the first noticeable clash between the two front-runners, who had steered clear of direct attacks until now. Talarico’s Defense of Adelson-Linked […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Texas Special Election Could Decide the Future of Casino Gambling in the State
A low-stakes election for a vacant state Senate seat in Tarrant County, Texas, has morphed into one of the most expensive and high-profile special elections in Texas politics. Voters of Senate District 9 must choose between Leigh Wambsganss, John Huffman, and Taylor Rehmet next Tuesday, a race that could shape the future of casino gambling […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Acts in Wake of Mass Shooting
According to local reports, including News 4 San Antonio, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel has placed a concrete wall in front of the entrance of its property. This is part of ongoing measures to strengthen the property’s security. Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Beefs Up Security On September 27, a mass shooting left two people […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Casino Lobby Pours Millions Into North Texas Senate Race
The casino industry is betting big on a single Texas Senate race, making a low-key special election one of the state’s most-watched political battles. Casino Money Takes Center Stage in North Texas Senate Contest Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, a Republican running in the November 4 special election for Senate District 9, has gotten a […]
Sports
September 16, 2025
Texas Sees Surge in Sports Betting via DFS and Prediction Apps
The football season began on August 23 for NCAA College Football and September 4 for the National Football League, which automatically translated to a significant rise in the number of ads promoting gambling apps. Texans were, to many’s surprise, not left behind, even though no new legislation to legalize sports betting was passed this year. […]
Poker
September 10, 2025
Texas Supreme Court Turns Away Case Letting Dallas Poker Rooms Stay Open
Texas poker rooms in Dallas can keep running after the Texas Supreme Court chose not to hear the city’s appeal. This decision means card clubs like Texas Card House can continue their operations. Poker Club Licenses Remain Valid After City’s Legal Case Fails Late last week, the state’s top civil court decided against reviewing the […]