Texas Casinos and Texas Gambling

85-year-old woman busted for running illegal gambling operation

85-year-old woman in Texas may have been running an illegal football gambling operation out of her house for years. read more

Texas: HJR 111 passes out of committee

HJR 111 passes out of committee and will allow Texans to vote on slot machines at racetracks. read more

Senators support gambling expansion

During a rally in Austin last week two State Senators said Texas needs gambling expansion. read more

Don't bet on Texas gambling expansion

Lawmakers in Texas are considering 17 gaming proposals, everything from building eight Las Vegas-style hotel-casinos to adding slot machines at racetracks. But expect gaming expansion to fail in the Lone Star State again. read more

Rally for slots at racetrack includes Lyle Lovett

Rally held yesterday for slots at racetracks in Texas, included Lyle Lovett. read more

Analyst skeptical on Texas casino legislation

A gaming analyst says he doesn't believe a handful of bills that support different forms of casino gambling legalization in Texas will survive. read more

Texas legislation filed could allow slot vote

Voters may have an opportunity to decide if slots should join Texas racetracks. read more

Texas: Expanded gambling prospects look grim

Texas may have a budget crisis, but support is not there for gambling expansion newspaper poll suggests. read more

Penn National buys 50 percent stake in Texas racetrack operation

Penn National Gaming is forming a joint venture partnership with Texas racetrack operator Sam Houston Park. read more

Houston's Mahmood wins WSOP Heads-Up title, $625,674

Eyaz Mahmood defeated Ernst Schmejkal in final match of the $10,000 buy-in Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em championship at the World Series of Poker on Monday to win $625,674. read more