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Texas Lottery Commission, Former Director Accused Of Fraud In New Lawsuit

A new lawsuit accuses the Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director of years of fraud in cooperation with playtexas.horsewinners.net.

Posted on: February 20, 2025 | Drew Ellis

Texas House Bill Would Call Gambling Referendum, Leave Details for Later

Texas House Rep. Charlie Geren has introduced a t Resolution that would call a referendum on retail casinos and sports betting.

Posted on: February 14, 2025 | Alex Weldon

Senate a Blocker to Texas Sports Betting Despite from Citizens, Governor

Republican State Senate Still Blocking Texas Sports Betting Despite from Populace, Governor

Posted on: February 12, 2025 | Dan Holmes

Sunset Advisory Commission Provides Courier Regulation Proposal For Texas Lottery

The Sunset Advisory Commission has provided the Texas Lottery with guidelines to impose courier service regulation in the state.

Posted on: February 6, 2025 | Drew Ellis

Texas Card House Reveals Trailblazer Poker Tour Schedule for Houston Stop in February

The Texas Card House has announced the schedule for the Houston stop on its Trailblazer Poker Tour, coming up at the end of February. Another stop on the tour is unfolding right now, in Dallas. The Houston series begins on Feb. 26 and runs through March 10. There are going to be 10 events during that time period, […]

Posted on: January 28, 2025 | Corey Sharp

Texas Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Now Fitted With Mandatory ID Scanners

Texas has implemented a policy that requires customers to scan their ID when purchasing lottery tickets from a vending machine.

Posted on: January 23, 2025 | Dan Holmes

Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

With its large population, Texas could be a leader for online gambling in the US. However, Republican party pushback prevents progression.

Posted on: January 13, 2025 | J.R. Duren

Kickapoo Tribe Slams Lottery Courier Services, Uses Language That Could Suggest Tribal Gaming Expansion

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is calling for state legislators to prohibit lottery couriers or else they may seek gaming expansion.

Posted on: November 14, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Lieutenant Gov. Patrick: Sports Betting Bill Lacks in Texas State Senate

According to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas sports betting efforts are doomed so long as most Republicans are opposed to them.

Posted on: November 13, 2024 | Dan Holmes

Public Education Benefits From FY 2024 Lottery Sales Exceeding $8 Billion

Texas public education and veterans' services received a little more than $2 billion from the lottery's second-best revenue year ever.

Posted on: October 16, 2024 | Dan Holmes

Texas Gambling News

Texas Lottery Commission, Former Director Accused Of Fraud In New Lawsuit

Texas House Bill Would Call Gambling Referendum, Leave Details for Later

Senate a Blocker to Texas Sports Betting Despite from Citizens, Governor

Sunset Advisory Commission Provides Courier Regulation Proposal For Texas Lottery

Texas Card House Reveals Trailblazer Poker Tour Schedule for Houston Stop in February

Texas Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Now Fitted With Mandatory ID Scanners

Texas Gambling Expansion Unlikely as Republican Leaders Demand Adherence to an Uncompromising Policy Platform

Kickapoo Tribe Slams Lottery Courier Services, Uses Language That Could Suggest Tribal Gaming Expansion

Lieutenant Gov. Patrick: Sports Betting Bill Lacks in Texas State Senate

Public Education Benefits From FY 2024 Lottery Sales Exceeding $8 Billion

Judge Grants Lotto.com Injunction Against Texas Lottery, Can Continue Sales

Courier Ban Made Official By Texas Lottery, Legal Experts Weigh In

Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell Resigns After One Year On The Job

Legal Experts Weigh In On Withheld $83.5 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot Due To Courier Purchase

Sands Gives Up on Irving Casino, Advances New Development Plan After Local Objections