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Dallas Card Rooms Taking Another Step Toward Becoming Legal In March

The Dallas City Council's Chad West announced a code amendment is coming from the City Attorney, which could lead to legal card rooms.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | Phil West

Sands COO Feels ‘Hopeful’ About Opening Destination Resort in Texas

It's not legally viable at present, but Sands COO Patrick Dumont sees the creation of a destination casino resort in Dallas's future.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | Phil West

Mark Cuban Predicts ‘Next Wave’ Of Sports Revenue Generation — Which Includes Casinos

Mark Cuban thinks sports teams need to think about entertainment and real estate to generate revenue, making casinos a no-brainer.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | Phil West

Some Texans Pushing Back on Sands Corp.’s Wishes For Texas Casinos

For leaders at the Sands Corp., a casino in Texas would be ideal. But that vision isn't shared by all Texans. Here's the latest.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | Phil West

Las Vegas Sands Is ‘Actively’ Pushing For ‘Liberalization Of Gaming’ In Texas

During the company's Q4 earnings call, Las Vegas Sands Corp. COO Patric Dumont explained how Sands is pushing for Texas casino legalization.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | Phil West

Dallas May Decide Stance On Casino Legalization Next Month, Lawmaker Says

A Dallas City Council member tells PlayTexas his body could vote next month on whether to lobby the Legislature on legalizing casinos.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | Phil West

Dallas City Council May Push For Texas Casinos In 2025

Per the director of the Dallas Office of Government Affairs, city council have said they want to discuss casino legalization in 2025.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | Phil West

Naskila Casino Names New Community Development Manager

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, which operates the Naskila Casino, has named Herbert Johnson Jr. as its new community development manager.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | TJ McBride

Speaking Rock Casino Works To Make Experience Worth The Long Drive

Speaking Rock Casino pulls out all the stops to attract customers to the casino that's several hours away from every major Texas city.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | TJ McBride

Pro-Gambling Dallas City Councilman Looks To Open Up Dialogue On Casinos

Dallas City Councilman Chad West thinks his city needs to get ahead of the casino issue before other cities in Texas prosper.

Posted on: January 19, 2024 | Phil West

Texas Gambling News

Dallas Card Rooms Taking Another Step Toward Becoming Legal In March

Sands COO Feels ‘Hopeful’ About Opening Destination Resort in Texas

Mark Cuban Predicts ‘Next Wave’ Of Sports Revenue Generation — Which Includes Casinos

Some Texans Pushing Back on Sands Corp.’s Wishes For Texas Casinos

Las Vegas Sands Is ‘Actively’ Pushing For ‘Liberalization Of Gaming’ In Texas

Dallas May Decide Stance On Casino Legalization Next Month, Lawmaker Says

Dallas City Council May Push For Texas Casinos In 2025

Naskila Casino Names New Community Development Manager

Speaking Rock Casino Works To Make Experience Worth The Long Drive

Pro-Gambling Dallas City Councilman Looks To Open Up Dialogue On Casinos

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