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Sports
January 16, 2025
GeoComply Data Shows Huge Demand for Sports Betting in Texas and Other States
As 2025 legislative sessions kick off, efforts to make sports betting legal in key states are picking up steam. GeoComply’s Findings Show How Neighboring States Impact Sports Betting Demand New numbers from GeoComply show big demand in areas without regulations, like Texas, Nebraska, Alabama, and South Carolina. This sheds light on how setting up a […]
Casino
January 3, 2025
Texas Sports Betting Advocates Gear Up for 2025 Legislative Session
Lawmakers in Texas are preparing for the 2025 session, and efforts to make sports betting legal are picking up steam. Texas Sports Betting Alliance Urges Action on Illegal Wagers, Eyes $360M in Taxes Groups like the Texas Sports Betting Alliance are putting more pressure on politicians to control the industry. They point out the possible […]
Sports
December 18, 2024
Choctaw Nation Partners with Dallas Open as Texas Considers Betting
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, the Choctaw Nation’s gaming and hospitality arm, has unveiled a tie-up with the Dallas Open, a popular ATP Tour tennis competition. This partnership was unveiled amid rumors that Texas sports betting might be on the table in 2025. Texas to Mull over Sports Betting As one of the largest states in […]
Industry
November 27, 2024
LV Sands’ Adelson Continues Pro-Gambling Support in Texas
As the Texas Legislature is getting ready for the 2025 session, billionaire and owner of the Las Vegas Sands Miriam Adelson is intensifying efforts to legalize gambling in the state. Dr. Adelson, who brought in $95 million to the pro-Trump Preserve America PAC during Q3 2024, has significantly ramped up her political contributions as well. […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Texas Could Unlock Billions with Regulated Gambling
Texas remains one of the few states to embrace legalized sports betting, but a growing body of evidence suggests that doing so could lead to significant economic benefits. A recent study from independent research firm Eilers & Krejcik highlighted the untapped potential of legalizing sports betting in the Lone Star State, offering a glimpse of […]
Lottery
November 19, 2024
Police Arrest Hearne Woman for Allegedly Stealing $5M Jackpot Ticket
Last week, authorities arrested A.J., of Hearne, Texas, on charges of fraud and theft related to a winning lottery ticket. The arrest came after a joint investigation by the Hearne Police Department and the Texas Lottery Commission uncovering that A.J. had fraudulently claimed a prize worth over $5 million. The Texas Lottery Remains Vigilant Against […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Woman Addicted to Gambling Steals $1.8M, Goes to Prison
A former office manager for a popular property appraisal firm in San Antonio, Texas, is going to prison after stealing nearly $2 million from her employer to fuel a gambling addiction. Office Manager Steals from Employer for Years The case involves a woman identified with the initials J.W., who used to be employed by Valbridge […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Texas Betting Effort to Gain Momentum with DraftKings Lobbying
Texas, the second-largest US state in terms of population, currently offers limited forms of gambling. With several horse racetracks, casinos operated by Native American Tribes and a lottery, the state doesn’t offer a lot of gambling options. Still, efforts toward the expansion of the activity with the legalization of Las Vegas-style casino gambling and sports […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Texas Casino Efforts Come to a Standstill Amid Weak Republican Support
As one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling, Texas has proven to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to gaming legislation. Despite continued efforts to launch sports betting and casino gaming, the state has remained restrictive and wary of new verticals. Stronger Republican Support Would Be Needed Texas Senate […]
Industry
November 8, 2024
Illegal Gambling in Weslaco, Texas Lands Three in Jail
Law enforcement in Texas constantly fights illegal gambling and helps shut down unlawful establishments by conducting raids across the state. The extensive efforts help not only bring down illegal gambling dens but, in some cases, even uncover guns and drugs. In one such recent operation, an illegal gambling business was raided, and dozens of gambling […]
