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The Texas Sports Betting Alliance is a group composed of all professional sports franchises, pro sports leagues, racetracks, motorsports, and betting platforms to legalize and regulate sports betting because Texans deserve the freedom and safety to enhance the experience of the sports they love.

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How Did Texas Get Here?

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court removed the federal law that prohibited states from legalizing sports betting, opening the door for states to decide individually whether or not to legalize and regulate it. Now, Texas has an opportunity to be a leader in regulating sports betting and give Texans the opportunity to participate in the games they love.

Why Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting?

PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM

Texas is known for protecting and upholding individual liberty and letting individuals decide what is right for them. Allowing a referendum on sports betting gives voters a choice and a chance to decide whether they want sports betting in Texas.

PROTECT TEXAS FROM AN INDUSTRY OPERATING IN THE SHADOWS

EKG gaming estimates that in Texas, over $6 billion a year in is placed in illegal bets through unregulated, offshore betting operators. Texans using unregulated sports books have no guarantee that their information is safe or that they will see the payout of their bets. While we would not look to grow the size or scope of government with legal sports betting, a smart and efficient regulatory structure would protect consumers and promote transparency.

SUPPORT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Most recent estimates show that legalized sports betting would result in over $648 million in the first 5 years. That revenue could be used as a growing, dedicated general revenue source to lower property taxes – without raising taxes on Texans.

Sports Betting Alliance in the News

Top Texas sports team executives make another push for betting legislation

State Committee Hears from Supporters and Opponents on Bills to Legalize Online Sports Betting in Texas

Rick Perry: Texas voters will back sports betting

Editorial: 8 billion reasons to legalize gambling and sports betting in Texas

Smith: Let voters decide if Texas should legalize sports betting

Will Texas lawmakers play ball on legalizing online sports betting this session?

Key Republican lawmakers join push to legalize digital sports betting in Texas

Sports-betting advocates return to Capitol with narrower bill, new Republican author

Press Release: SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS FILED TO LEGALIZE MOBILE SPORTS BETTING IN TEXAS

A Fort Worth legislator says it’s ‘high time’ to legalize sports betting in Texas

Former Gov. Rick Perry Becomes Voice of Texas Sports Betting Alliance

PRESS RELEASE: House and Senate Bills Filed Regulating Sports Betting in Texas, Backed by Alliance of Professional Sports Teams and Betting Platforms

The Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, and Texas Rangers help launch coalition to legalize sports betting

The Dallas Morning News: Bipartisan legislation filed to legalize casino gambling, sports betting in Texas

The Texas Tribune: Legislation backed by casino giant would allow casinos, sports gambling in

Houston Chronicle Op Ed: Mattress Mack: It’s time for the Texas Legislature to legalize sports betting

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Contact Cara Gustafson at cara@sportsbettingalliance.org

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