Tag: TX
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Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting
It’s preliminary, but a Texas lawmaker has proposed a constitutional amendment that would legalize sports betting in the state. State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) pre-filed the proposed legislation on Tuesday. The bill would need two-thirds support by the state legislature and approval by the majority of voters in an election to be instituted. Alvarado has…
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Sports Betting Legalization Mid-Year Report: 7 States Fall Short in 2021
Nine states passed 2021 sports betting bills. Seven more tried and fell short. Here are states that have concluded their respective 2021 lawmaking sessions and, barring a legislative miracle, will have to look to 2022 (or beyond) to legalize sports betting. Sports Betting Legalization Tracker: New York Signs BillRead now Texas The nation’s second-most populated…
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Texas Sports Betting Update: Gaming, Casino Legislation Tantalizes Despite Political Difficulties
Texas, the second-most populated state and the largest “untapped” casino market, is once again considering gaming legislation after decades of largely fruitless efforts. Many of the entrenched political obstacles remain to thwart what would be the nation’s most sought-after casino, sports betting and iGaming market, but stakeholders still see breakthrough potential during this year’s legislative…