/tags/gambling Gambling en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:41:05 GMT /life-arts/2023-07-19/are-austin-residents-odds-at-winning-a-lottery-jackpot-any-better-than-usual Spoiler: No. But if you do hit on a grand prize, you may be heading home with a historically huge sum. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:41:05 GMT /life-arts/2023-07-19/are-austin-residents-odds-at-winning-a-lottery-jackpot-any-better-than-usual Corey Smith /texas/2019-02-08/eight-liners-operate-on-the-edge-of-state-law-a-new-bill-would-give-communities-regulatory-options From Texas Standard:In Texas, gambling is illegal in almost all forms. But you’d never know it driving down Business 77 in Willacy County. It cuts through� Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:43:38 GMT /texas/2019-02-08/eight-liners-operate-on-the-edge-of-state-law-a-new-bill-would-give-communities-regulatory-options Michael Marks /texas/2018-01-25/in-a-break-with-other-sports-leagues-the-nba-wants-to-legalize-betting From Texas Standard.In most parts of the United States, it’s illegal to gamble on sports. Casinos and sportsbooks in Nevada � where it’s legal � took in� Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:56:07 GMT /texas/2018-01-25/in-a-break-with-other-sports-leagues-the-nba-wants-to-legalize-betting Michael Marks /texas/2016-01-20/why-did-ken-paxton-say-fantasy-sports-sites-are-illegal From Texas Standard:Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to beat the odds and quash online sports gambling. Even if you don't play daily fantasy� Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:00:00 GMT /texas/2016-01-20/why-did-ken-paxton-say-fantasy-sports-sites-are-illegal Rhonda Fanning /texas/2016-01-19/attorney-general-fantasy-sports-sites-involve-illegal-gambling From the Texas Tribune: While placing bets on fantasy sports sites might involve skill, there is still an element of chance that equates such leagues with� Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:21:23 GMT /texas/2016-01-19/attorney-general-fantasy-sports-sites-involve-illegal-gambling Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune /politics/2013-04-10/texas-bingo-backed-charities-worry-about-casino-proposal Charity bingo operators across the state are worried that allowing resort casinos in Texas could hurt their ability to raise money for nonprofit� Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:23:00 GMT /politics/2013-04-10/texas-bingo-backed-charities-worry-about-casino-proposal Nathan Bernier /business/2013-04-08/casinos-in-texas-it-might-happen-sooner-than-you-think Texas voters would decide whether or not casinos would be allowed in the state, if state lawmakers approve a referendum that would amend the state� Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:50:00 GMT /business/2013-04-08/casinos-in-texas-it-might-happen-sooner-than-you-think Bobby Blanchard, Texas Tribune /politics/2013-03-22/social-conservatives-vow-to-fight-gambling-expansion Efforts to expand legalized gambling in Texas got new life this week. Senator John Carona was permitted to submit after the filing deadline a proposed� Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:37:51 GMT /politics/2013-03-22/social-conservatives-vow-to-fight-gambling-expansion Nathan Bernier /politics/2013-02-08/casino-gambling-proponents-bet-on-2013-session People who want Texas to open its doors to legalized casino gambling are pinning their hopes on the 2013 state legislative session. Several bills have� Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:04:51 GMT /politics/2013-02-08/casino-gambling-proponents-bet-on-2013-session Nathan Bernier /politics/2011-06-15/poll-one-third-of-texans-favor-legalizing-marijuana Thirty-three percent of likely voters and the same percentage of all Texans support legalizing and marijuana, according to a new poll conducted by� Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:35:22 GMT /politics/2011-06-15/poll-one-third-of-texans-favor-legalizing-marijuana Nathan Bernier