Legal
May 14, 2026
Former Texas Lottery Commission Director Was Briefly Indicted for Abuse of Office
The former director of the Texas Lottery Commission, Gary Grief, has been indicted for abuse of office. However, the case was quickly dismissed, according to court documents. The Texas Lottery Commission Was Embroiled in a Huge Scandal Grief first came under fire due to the $95 million Lotto jackpot scandal in 2023, which prompted the […]
Lottery
May 12, 2026
Trust Claims $78M Jackpot Just Before Ticket Expired
While most lottery winners are quick to show up at the lottery HQ to scoop up their winnings, some prefer to wait a bit and maybe consult an experienced financial expert. In Texas, however, one Trust claimed a $78M prize just a few days before the winning ticket expired. The Jackpot Was Claimed Shortly Before […]
Casino
May 11, 2026
Las Vegas Sands Corp Hires Tech Workers in Dallas, Texas
Las Vegas Sands Corp is not giving up on its Texas casino ambitions, although the company remains coy about any commercial developments while it continues to draw from the local tech talent pool. After reducing its physical casino footprint in Nevada a few years back and engaging in efforts to support the legalisation of casino […]
Lottery
April 29, 2026
Texas Lottery Players Scoop $5M After Lucky Purchase
A lottery player in Texas was running low on gas and thought he would have a refill. Stopping at a Buccaneer Food Store, a fuel station, at 1309 Prairie Lea St., Brenham, TX 77833, the player decided to try their luck at one of the available scratchers. He bought a ticket for the $5 Million […]
Poker
April 29, 2026
Major Twist: Texas Poker Club Reopens as Grand Jury Drops Case
The Lodge Card Club, the largest cardroom in the state, is getting ready to reopen following a grand jury’s decision to decline to pursue illegal gambling charges against its owners. “Justice Has Prevailed” Co-owner Doug Polk was the one who made the big announcement. Polk explained that the decision clears both him and his partners, […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
Texas Game Room Owner Arrested a Month After Illegal Gambling Police Raid
Carrie Vera Gutierrez, the owner of a gaming room located on the North Side of Bexar County, Texas, which was raided almost a month ago in connection with the “Blessed Sweepstakes” illegal gambling raid, has been arrested and is facing a state felony charge. Texas Owner of Blessed Sweepstakes Arrested The arrest follows a raid […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
Texas Casino Debate Intensifies amid New Scrutiny
A recent editorial by The Dallas Morning News has added to the tensions surrounding the long-running debate over casino gambling in Texas. The report viewed the issue less as an economic opportunity and more as a potential social risk, arguing that the financial promises tied to expansion deserve far more scrutiny than they often receive. […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Texas Gambling Expansion Faces Ongoing Roadblocks
Efforts to bring regulated gambling to Texas face continued challenges as political support remains tepid. Despite years of lobbying, shifting voter attitudes, and rising pressure from major casino operators, legalization remains a distant prospect. While gambling expansion would bring the state increased revenues, many fear the social costs associated with the sector. Previous Proposals Failed […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Police Apprehend People Suspected of Running a Game Room
Three people have been apprehended by police in Henderson County, Kemp, Texas, after police executed a search warrant at what they suspected was a game room, and it proved correct. Police homed in on the location at 1925 N. Seven Points Blvd. in Kemp on Friday, April 10, 2026. Investigators had been staking out the […]
