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
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 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
Former presidential candidate and current Texas gubernatorial candidate Robert “Beto” O’Rourke voiced his support for legal sports betting in Texas this week. O’Rourke is running a campaign against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott; O’Rourke is considered a longshot to unseat Abbott, though his support could create … Read more
Matthew McConaughey’s odds are set at +350 to win 2022 Texas Gubernatorial Election. AUSTIN, Texas – Matthew McConaughey has been rumored to run for office, specifically in an attempt to become the governor of Texas. With the idea of McConaughey in office, betting odds have … 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