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Lone Star Park Sets March 31 Date for 2027 Texas Two-Year-Old Sale

The Texas Thoroughbred Association’s 2027 two-year-old sale will take place at Lone Star Park, with expanded stakes opportunities for sale graduates.

Posted on: November 12, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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Nine Texas-Bred Fillies and Mares Entered in Lone Star Park’s Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes

Stakes winners Ruse Ticle Knockout, Lil Kool Marge and Celebratingtheeagle headline the nine-horse field for the 400-yard Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes at Lone Star Park.

Posted on: November 11, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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TDLR Wins Five Davey Awards for In-House Work, Including Texas Lottery Videos

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation took home one gold and four silver Davey Awards, several tied to Texas Lottery communications.

Posted on: November 11, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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Palmhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Money Laundering Charge in McAllen Gambling Ring Case

Justin "Buggy" Chappell of Palmhurst pleaded guilty in federal court in McAllen to a money laundering charge after admitting he ran a gambling ring.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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Karnes County Deputies Raid Kenedy Game Room, Arrest Marisa Jaramillo on Gambling Charges

Karnes County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant on an alleged illegal game room on U.S. Highway 181 in Kenedy and arrested Marisa Jaramillo, who was booked on Chapter 47 offenses.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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Texas Sports Betting Debate Shifts After Reported Leadership Change

KHOU 11 reports that Dan Patrick’s defeat has renewed discussion of Texas sports betting legalization, while legislative opposition remains an obstacle.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

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Texas Lottery Shutdown Proposal Joins Gambling Measures Filed for 2027

Early filings for Texas’ 2027 legislative session include Sen. Bob Hall’s proposal to end the state lottery and constitutional amendments addressing casino gambling and sports betting.

Posted on: November 10, 2026 | | PlayTexas News Team

Kalshi’s Texas Senate Market Nears $100 Million in Trading

Texas’ Senate and gubernatorial races drew substantial trading on Kalshi as the platform’s overall midterm volume surpassed $1.4 billion.

Posted on: November 9, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Victoria Store Sells $20,000 Monaco Millionaire Scratch-Off Ticket

A $20,000 Monaco Millionaire scratch-off ticket was sold at Sammy's In and Out Store in Victoria, the 11th $20,000 winner in the Texas Lottery game.

Posted on: November 9, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Texas Lieutenant Governor Race Reshapes Gaming Legalization Outlook, Citizens Analyst Says

Democrat Vicki Goodwin's defeat of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick changes the outlook for Texas gaming legislation, according to a Citizens analyst.

Posted on: November 9, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Lone Star Park Sets March 31 Date for 2027 Texas Two-Year-Old Sale

Nine Texas-Bred Fillies and Mares Entered in Lone Star Park’s Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes

TDLR Wins Five Davey Awards for In-House Work, Including Texas Lottery Videos

Palmhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Money Laundering Charge in McAllen Gambling Ring Case

Karnes County Deputies Raid Kenedy Game Room, Arrest Marisa Jaramillo on Gambling Charges

Texas Sports Betting Debate Shifts After Reported Leadership Change

Texas Lottery Shutdown Proposal Joins Gambling Measures Filed for 2027

Kalshi’s Texas Senate Market Nears $100 Million in Trading

Victoria Store Sells $20,000 Monaco Millionaire Scratch-Off Ticket

Texas Lieutenant Governor Race Reshapes Gaming Legalization Outlook, Citizens Analyst Says

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