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Gambling News - 'Texas'
Industry
November 27, 2024
LV Sands’ Adelson Continues Pro-Gambling Support in Texas
As the Texas Legislature is getting ready for the 2025 session, billionaire and owner of the Las Vegas Sands Miriam Adelson is intensifying efforts to legalize gambling in the state. Dr. Adelson, who brought in $95 million to the pro-Trump Preserve America PAC during Q3 2024, has significantly ramped up her political contributions as well. […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Texas Could Unlock Billions with Regulated Gambling
Texas remains one of the few states to embrace legalized sports betting, but a growing body of evidence suggests that doing so could lead to significant economic benefits. A recent study from independent research firm Eilers & Krejcik highlighted the untapped potential of legalizing sports betting in the Lone Star State, offering a glimpse of […]
Lottery
November 19, 2024
Police Arrest Hearne Woman for Allegedly Stealing $5M Jackpot Ticket
Last week, authorities arrested A.J., of Hearne, Texas, on charges of fraud and theft related to a winning lottery ticket. The arrest came after a joint investigation by the Hearne Police Department and the Texas Lottery Commission uncovering that A.J. had fraudulently claimed a prize worth over $5 million. The Texas Lottery Remains Vigilant Against […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Woman Addicted to Gambling Steals $1.8M, Goes to Prison
A former office manager for a popular property appraisal firm in San Antonio, Texas, is going to prison after stealing nearly $2 million from her employer to fuel a gambling addiction. Office Manager Steals from Employer for Years The case involves a woman identified with the initials J.W., who used to be employed by Valbridge […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Texas Betting Effort to Gain Momentum with DraftKings Lobbying
Texas, the second-largest US state in terms of population, currently offers limited forms of gambling. With several horse racetracks, casinos operated by Native American Tribes and a lottery, the state doesn’t offer a lot of gambling options. Still, efforts toward the expansion of the activity with the legalization of Las Vegas-style casino gambling and sports […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Texas Casino Efforts Come to a Standstill Amid Weak Republican Support
As one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling, Texas has proven to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to gaming legislation. Despite continued efforts to launch sports betting and casino gaming, the state has remained restrictive and wary of new verticals. Stronger Republican Support Would Be Needed Texas Senate […]
Industry
November 8, 2024
Illegal Gambling in Weslaco, Texas Lands Three in Jail
Law enforcement in Texas constantly fights illegal gambling and helps shut down unlawful establishments by conducting raids across the state. The extensive efforts help not only bring down illegal gambling dens but, in some cases, even uncover guns and drugs. In one such recent operation, an illegal gambling business was raided, and dozens of gambling […]
Industry
October 25, 2024
Texas Continues Illegal Gambling Crackdown with Raids in Bryan
Over the last few months, Texas intensified its efforts against illegal gambling. Conducting raids, seizing assets and shutting down illegal gambling outlets, law enforcement has conducted dozens of operations recently. Eight Businesses in Bryan Raided In one such operation, eight search warrants were executed throughout the city of Bryan, KCENTV reports. During the raids, police […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
Dallas Cowboys Co-Owner Charlotte Jones Backs Sports Betting Legalization in Texas
Charlotte Jones, the co-owner of the National Football League franchise the Dallas Cowboys, has insisted that Texas ought to move forward with a plan to legalize online sports betting to help protect youths against the pernicious influence of black-market gambling. By Not Regulating Gambling Texas Is Failing Young People CBS News interviewed Jones, who sees […]
Sports
October 20, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Odds, Time, and Prediction
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a duel between a young buck and an aging boxing legend. While Paul has never fought against such a high-profile opponent, he is the betting favorite to beat “Iron Mike” on Friday, November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in the Dallas suburb of Darlington, Texas. In this Paul vs. […]