Sports Betting Sites Targeting Texas for Another Legalization Push
Sportsbook operators and teams want to legalize mobile sports betting in Texas. The Texas Sports Betting Alliance is made up of operators such as DraftKings and Dallas Cowboys. Lawmakers will meet in January to discuss the issue. The alliance has already filed a bill to amend the state constitution to provide for legal sports gambling.
Sports Betting Sites Targeting Texas for Another Legalization Push. BetMGM announced in May that it was the exclusive sports-betting partner of the Houston Astros. Texas has the second-largest population behind California and ahead of Florida.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to create a professional entertainment option for Texans. He doesn't want slot machines at every corner store and he doesn’t want any type of crime associated with gaming.
