Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a new job as a spokesman for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance. Perry, a Republican who once fought the legalization of betting, says betting is happening so there should be regulation to make it safe. “This is a way to regulate and to make legal this activity that is going to go on. The idea … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: House and Senate Bills Filed Regulating Sports Betting in Texas, Backed by Alliance of Professional Sports Teams and Betting Platforms
A simple regulatory framework will give consumers the freedom and safety to participate in the games they love. AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Rep. Dan Huberty filed HB 2070/HJR 97, and Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa filed SB 736/SJR 39 to legalize and regulate sports betting in Texas. The legislation seeks to amend the Texas Constitution and allow Texans to vote on … Read More
The Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, and Texas Rangers help launch coalition to legalize sports betting
The Sports Betting Alliance wants Texas voters to decide whether the state Constitution’s ban on sports wagering should be overturned. Signage at the DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook ribbon cutting on October 23, 2020 in Seabrook, New Hampshire. A coalition of pro teams and mobile sports betting platforms want to legalize similar wagering in Texas. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images for DraftKings/TNS)(Scott … Read More
The Dallas Morning News: Bipartisan legislation filed to legalize casino gambling, sports betting in Texas
Dallas would be the top destination for a casino resort if the bills become law. A woman plays a slot machine at a casino in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Sands wants to bring casinos to Texas and is backing legislation to overturn the state’s ban on gambling.(Wong Maye-E) Updated at 1:12 p.m. with statements from the Sports Betting Alliance and … Read More
The Texas Tribune: Legislation backed by casino giant would allow casinos, sports gambling in
Las Vegas Sands is pushing to create the opportunity for casinos at “destination resorts” in the state’s four largest metropolitan areas. Craps players at the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Lawmakers filed legislation Tuesday seeking to bring casino gambling to Texas. Credit: REUTERS/Steve Marcus Two Texas lawmakers on Tuesday filed legislation backed by the gaming empire Las Vegas Sands that … Read More
Houston Chronicle Op Ed: Mattress Mack: It’s time for the Texas Legislature to legalize sports betting
Mattress Mac, Jim McIngvale, is photographed with fans before Game 4 of the World Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer In early February, I hopped on a plane, flew to Colorado and placed a bet on the Super Bowl on my smartphone at the airport. Why Colorado? … Read More
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