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Texas Sports Betting Proponents Come Forward In Committee Hearing

A Texas House committee held a public hearing on sports betting Wednesday. House State Affairs Committee heard both positive and negative testimonies about HB 2070, which decriminalizes and sets regulations on sports betting. No action was taken. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Huberty wants the bill tied to HJR 97, which would put the issue on […] Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Pat Evans

The Week In Sports Betting News: New York Mobile Bill Gets Support

Happy Monday, all. A couple of big states dominated sports betting news last week, with an annual disappointment taking its biggest step yet. The biggest news of the week broke late Saturday when New York took a significant step toward mobile sports betting. LSR had the story by early Sunday Eastern time for any of […] Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Can New Texas Sports Betting Bills Cross The Goal Line This Term?

New bills, backed by Las Vegas Sands, would legalize casinos and sports betting but not might receive support from TX sports teams. Read More

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Opinion: How Texas Interest In Sports Betting Grew Bigger In 2021

In mid-January, Legal Sports Report reported that according to multiple sources, sports betting might be on the legislative agenda in Texas. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, however, says it is not happening. The legalization of TX sports betting would be something of a unicorn for the sports betting industry, much like California, Florida, and mobile betting in […] Read More

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | | John Holden

Texas Lieutenant Governor: ‘Sports Betting Is Not Going To See The Light Of Day’

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said sports betting proponents were "nowhere near" having the votes to get a bill passed. Read More

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Texas Might Actually Mess With Legal Sports Betting In 2021

LSR understands the Texas Governor’s office has reached out to lobbyists and regulators in states like New Jersey for advice on the best way to legalize sports betting. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Texas Taking Another Swing At Legalizing Daily Fantasy Sports

A Texas state representative appears determined to legalize daily fantasy sports, which are already being played in the state. Rep. Joe Moody filed HB 393, which would define daily fantasy sports as a game of skill and make it legal to win prizes in DFS contests. The bill doesn’t offer a pathway for potential sports […] Read More

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Matthew Waters