WASHINGTON – On the morning of May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down Murphy v. NCAA and ended Nevada’s 26-year monopoly on legal sports betting. Eight years later, questions surrounding who would profit and under what rules have been answered… … Read more
Amid scandals, investigations, and rising political pressure to dismantle the Texas Lottery Commission, lawmakers advanced a bill this week putting the future of the $2 billion-a-year lottery in jeopardy. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Lottery, long a fixture of state-funded education and veterans’ programs, is … Read more
After an $83 million lottery jackpot was won, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick started an investigation into the Texas Lottery. The focus on ending mobile Lottery purchases in Texas could sway Patrick’s attention from Texas sports betting. AUSTIN, Texas – A recent $83.5 million jackpot win … Read more
Legislators filed two Texas gambling bills on Wednesday, marking the start of legal Texas sports betting conversations for 2025. AUSTIN, Texas – On Wednesday, Texas lawmakers introduced significant legislation aimed at legalizing sports betting within the state. State Representative Sam Harless (R-Spring) filed House Joint … Read more
Sports betting bills like SJR 16 are being discussed to build a legal Texas sports betting industry. Opposition to advance Texas sports betting lies in the Senate, notably under Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. AUSTIN, Texas – In a recent interview on the Texas Take Podcast, … Read more
Sports betting bills TX HJR 102 and TX HB 1942 passed in the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday. With Senate approval, Texas voters will decide whether sports betting becomes legal in the Lone Star State. However, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Republican Senators are … Read more
A casino gambling bill and an online sports betting bill have both been approved by a Texas House Committee. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is strongly against Texas sports betting legalization. AUSTIN, Texas – Two bills that could potentially legalize sports betting were approved by the … Read more
Sports betting bills are gaining traction in Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Kentucky, and even Texas. New York and Massachusetts are each deliberating restrictions on advertisements and affiliate marketing, respectively. WASHINGTON – This week in sports betting saw a myriad of important developments, mainly in terms of … Read more
Bipartisan support for a new sports betting legalization bill is a significant development. 19 members in the Texas Sports Betting Alliance have supported the legalization movement. Imposed tax rates have varied between bills from around 6.25%-10%. DALLAS – SB 715 has been introduced in the … Read more
Insiders are saying Texas may not see a legal sports wagering industry in 2021. Revenue from a sports betting market in Texas has seen estimates of generating $150 million annually if the pastime were legalized. Should a bill pass in 2021, voters would see the … Read more