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Jerry Jones Backs Texas Sports Betting After 2026 Election

Jerry Jones says Texas’ 2026 election results could create an opening for sports betting legislation, citing potential benefits for the Dallas Cowboys.

Posted on: November 8, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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PENN Entertainment Plans Bigger Texas Gambling Lobbying Push

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden says the company is ready to “play offense” on Texas gambling expansion, citing its two racetrack assets and lobbying team.

Posted on: November 7, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Texas Election Report Points to New Casino Legalization Prospects

Reported victories for Vikki Goodwin and Nathan Johnson have drawn attention to Texas casino legalization prospects, with a possible public vote in November 2027.

Posted on: November 7, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Lone Star Park Nominations Close Friday for Refrigerator Championship, Ochoa Stakes

Nominations for Lone Star Park's Grade 1 Refrigerator Championship and the Ochoa Stakes close Friday, Nov. 6, with no nomination fee for either race.

Posted on: November 6, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Judge Recommends Reducing Ramon Vazquez’s Lone Star Park Suspension

An administrative law judge found insufficient evidence for the Texas Racing Commission’s increased penalty against Ramon Vazquez after a Lone Star Park spill.

Posted on: November 6, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Bexar County Deputies Seize Up to 600 Machines at Suspected Gambling Businesses

Search warrants at seven suspected illegal gambling businesses in Bexar County led to 23 detentions and the seizure of approximately 500 to 600 gaming machines.

Posted on: November 5, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Texas Democratic Wins Could Revive Gambling Legalization Efforts

The Eagle reports that Democratic victories in Texas could revive efforts to legalize gambling as part of a broader shift in state policy.

Posted on: November 5, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Builds 685,000-Square-Foot Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett

Construction has begun on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett, a 685,000-square-foot project expected to open in late 2028.

Posted on: November 4, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

Gina Hinojosa: Rep. Gina Hinojosa The LBJ Presidential Library’s Future Forum hosted its biennial Future of Texas discussion on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Four state legislators reviewed the issues facing the Texas Legislature’s current 85th session: R

Texas Election Results Change Leadership Ahead of 2027 Gambling Debate

Gina Hinojosa and Vikki Goodwin defeated Texas Republican incumbents, changing the leadership entering the 2027 session. Sportsbooks and casinos remain unauthorized.

Posted on: November 4, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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Texas Lottery Winnings Carry No State Income Tax, but Federal Taxes Apply

Texas is among nine states without a state income tax. Lottery winnings still carry federal taxes, and withholding may not cover the full amount owed.

Posted on: November 3, 2026 | | Sarah Sheikh

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