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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.

Texas Sports Betting Alliance spokesperson Lauren Clay: “Texas is missing out on significant opportunities and additional consumer safety measures by failing to do the same.” Missouri voters passed a ballot measure in the November 5, 2024 election to legalize and regulate sports betting within the state. By passing Amendment 2, Missouri joins 38 other states […]