Texas is among a minority of states that have not created a legal sports betting market since it became permissible under federal law.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection campaign received a $1 million check from casino gambling mogul Dr. Miriam Adelson.
Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
Laws regulating game rooms featuring casino-style gaming machines are being enforced very differently in different jurisdictions.
The Texas Lottery Commission indicated that nearly $2 billion went to the Foundation School Fund and tens of millions to benefit veterans.
Casinos are constitutionally banned in Texas and opponents say legalizing them would have adverse social effects.
The Tiguas have been fighting in court for decades to offer electronic bingo that is not subject to regulation by the State of Texas.
Texas Sands PAC has given more than a million dollars to Texas politicians and candidates this year.
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
The State of Texas has a constitutional prohibition on most forms of gambling, including commercial casinos.
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A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
