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The data surrounding legalized sports betting in Texas underscores the immense potential for increased tax revenue, job creation, and economic benefits, plus important consumer protections for Texans from risky, unregulated black markets and the personal freedoms enjoyed by the vast majority of Americans.

Legal online sports betting in Texas could indirectly generate nearly 8,000 jobs in the state by the time the market were to hit maturity, according to a new study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG).

In an interview with talk show host Chad Hasty, John Scott, former Texas Secretary of State on behalf of the Texas Sports Betting Alliance, discussed the need for Texas lawmakers to pass sports betting legislation that allows Texas voters to decide on the issue for themselves.

Legalization could generate hundreds of millions in new revenue, and would replace the risky, unregulated black market with a safe system that prioritizes consumer protection and holds fraudsters accountable.

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“Legalizing sports betting aligns with Texas’ values of freedom and economic opportunity. It allows Texans to make their own decisions and improves safety while benefiting from new financial opportunities in our state,” Leibman writes.