Texas sports betting Archives

DraftKings’ new super app could offer sports prediction markets in Texas, even though traditional sports wagering remains illegal

Posted on: March 5, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Texas users can access Fanatics Markets, a new prediction trading platform operating under federal regulation

Posted on: December 23, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league isn’t ready to accept prediction markets as legal and integrity concerns remain unresolved.

Posted on: December 22, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Texans no longer have to wait for lawmakers to legalize sports wagering, as DraftKings Predictions has launched in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: December 19, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Gaming analysis firm Eilers & Krejcik has moved Texas to its list of states projected to launch sports betting in 2028 or beyond.

Posted on: August 27, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Gov. Tritt's support is boosting efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma, while GOP infighting is hampering a similar bid in Texas.

Posted on: June 28, 2024 | | Phil West

Sports betting proponents in Texas face an uphill battle in the Legislature, despite support from the likes of casino magnate Miriam Adelson.

Posted on: June 17, 2024 | | Phil West

As long as Republicans hold key legislative offices, it will be challenging to expand gambling in Texas. Their new platform shows why.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | Phil West

Should Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan lose his re-election bid, it could spell trouble for proposed casino and sports betting bills.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Phil West

The Texas Sands PAC run by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. distributed nearly $2 million in funds to Texas House races in the most recent primary.

Posted on: April 29, 2024 | | Phil West