88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesTaxes & SpendingAbbott Signals Openness to Allowing Casinos in Texas
Hayden SparksOctober 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection campaign received a $1 million check from casino gambling mogul Dr. Miriam Adelson.
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Elections 2022IssuesPro-Casino PAC Donated Another $560,000 to Texas Campaigns Before Runoff Election
Hayden SparksJune 16, 2022
Texas Sands PAC has given more than a million dollars to Texas politicians and candidates this year.
88th LegislatureElections 2022Taxes & SpendingBeto O’Rourke Backs Legalizing Casinos, Sports Betting for Additional Tax Revenue
Hayden SparksApril 21, 2022
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesTaxes & SpendingSports Betting Remains Illegal in Texas as Survey Estimates Americans Will Wager $3.1 Billion During March Madness
Hayden SparksMarch 24, 2022
Texas lawmakers considered sports betting legislation last year, but the proposals did not make it out of committee.
87th LegislatureElections 2022Pro-Casino PAC Donated Over $500,000 to Texas Candidates Before Primary Day
Hayden SparksMarch 15, 2022
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.