Texas Betting News

West Texas A&M University is banning illegal Texas sports betting sites on their campus. Will they be successful? And will others follow?

Universities Starting to Take Aim at Illegal Texas Sports Betting

Article posted on Tuesday 08 October - 13:37 EDT

West Texas A&M University is taking a stand against illegal Texas sports betting sites. In a move clearly aimed at preventing access to offshore betting sites, the school recently announced […]

Will Sports Betting in Texas Require the Creation of a Gaming Commission?

Article posted on Tuesday 24 September - 07:30 EDT

A recent state lottery scandal has many believing that the legalization of sports betting in Texas will require a gaming commission.

A recent Texas lottery scandal uncovered by the Houston Chronicle may have massive implications throughout The Lone Star State. In fact, the state has already changed lottery rules. But many […]

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Gaming Experts Predict Texas Sports Betting will Not Launch Until 2028

Article posted on Tuesday 17 September - 07:29 EDT

Advisory firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming thinks Texas sports betting will not launch until sometime during the 2028 calendar year.

The legalization of Texas sports betting remains years away. At least, this is what one gaming advisory firm believes. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming provides consultation and market research on gambling […]

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Dallas City Council Emerging as Key Player in Future Texas Sports Betting Talks

Article posted on Tuesday 20 August - 06:26 EDT

Dallas City Council Member Chad West is emerging as a key figurehead in the Texas sports betting discussion that will leak into 2025.

It sure seems like the Dallas city area will play a major role if and when Texas sports betting gets legalized. More specifically, the Dallas City Council seems to have […]

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Dallas Officials Plan to Explore Potential Impact of Texas Casinos and Destination Resorts

Article posted on Wednesday 14 August - 14:30 EDT

According to PlayTexas, Dallas officials plan to investigate the impact that the legalization of Texas casinos could potentially have.

What type of an impact would Texas casinos and destination resorts have on the region? Officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are reportedly ready to investigate the matter. This is […]

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MLB Commissioner Comments on Baseball Betting Scandals While in Texas for All-Star Game

Article posted on Thursday 18 July - 07:09 EDT

While in Texas for the 2024 All-Star Game, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred offered his thoughts on recent baseball betting scandals.

While in attendance for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game hosted by the Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred commented on the recent betting scandals that have been brought […]

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Poll Shows Lone Star State Voters Support Texas Sports Betting Legalization...Sort Of

Article posted on Wednesday 17 July - 03:48 EDT

A recent poll shows that a majority of would-be voters support the prospective legalization in Texas sports…to an extent.

A recent poll conducted by the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation found that a majority of would-be voters support some form of Texas sports betting and casino gaming legalization. However, the […]

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Slot Machine Manufacture Aristocrat Gaming Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Dallas Cowboys

Article posted on Wednesday 10 July - 04:48 EDT

Aristocrat Gaming, a slot machine manufacturer, has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship deal with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

Have the Dallas Cowboys just hinted at an imminent change to Texas sports betting laws? This is a question we cannot help but ask in the wake of recent news […]

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Dallas Stars President Believes Texas Sports Betting Legalization in 2025 is '50-50' Proposition

Article posted on Tuesday 25 June - 19:27 EDT

The president of the Dallas Stars doesn’t sound too optimistic about the chance of Texas sports betting legalization in 2025.

Despite the Lone Star State’s legislature not meeting in 2024, speculation over the future of Texas sports betting has run rampant during recent months. Most of the between-the-lines reading has […]

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is Set Up to Become Attractive Texas Sports Betting Alternative

Article posted on Saturday 01 June - 22:30 EDT

Many experts think Texas sports betting remains a ways off. But a recent agreement between a casino and tech company could change everything.

Will Texas sports betting be legalized anytime in the near future? Many experts and industry insiders think so. In fact, DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins recently said he’s “optimistic” Texas sports […]

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