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PROMOTE FREEDOM • SUPPORT CRITICAL STATE PROGRAMS • PROTECT TEXANS • END LAWLESSNESS
The Sports Betting Alliance is comprised of professional sports teams, betting platforms, and fans to legalize and regulate sports betting because Americans 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 ~2 million bets totaling $8.7 billion are placed illegally through unregulated, offshore betting operators each year. 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 STATE PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
Most recent estimates show that legalized sports betting in Texas would result in more than 250 million dollars a year in direct tax revenue for the state. This could be used as a growing, dedicated general revenue source to lowering property taxes, funding education, or funding other critical state programs.Sports Betting Alliance in the News
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...
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...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...
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...
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,...FOR MEDIA REQUESTS AND INFORMATION:
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