Texas Sports Betting Not Likely Anytime Soon

Everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, except that there is no Texas sports betting. A mess of political crap mixed with special interests and lobbying efforts have the whole issue wrapped up in a convoluted mess. Now, estimates are that betting on sports in the state may not happen for several years. Texas and California are two potentially huge markets for sports wagers. But recent reports from a California consultancy specializing in gaming says that Texas sports betting is no longer considered a reality before 2025. Their report cites the growing clout of anti-gaming advocates and the those... The post Texas Sports Betting Not Likely Anytime Soon appeared first on This Week in Gambling.

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Sep 18, 2024 - 10:40
Texas Sports Betting Not Likely Anytime Soon

Everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, except that there is no Texas sports betting. A mess of political crap mixed with special interests and lobbying efforts have the whole issue wrapped up in a convoluted mess. Now, estimates are that betting on sports in the state may not happen for several years. Texas and California are two potentially huge markets for sports wagers. But recent reports from a California consultancy specializing in gaming says that Texas sports betting is no longer considered a reality before 2025. Their report cites the growing clout of anti-gaming advocates and the those...

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