Texas Gambling

APCW Perspectives: Closures and catastrophes

This week, J. Todd is discussing another affiliate program closure, as IGT Partners is shutting down. Also, another failed acquisition by GVC Holdings, and thoughts and prayers for flood-ravaged Texas. read more

Poydras enters agreement with Gamblit

The provider of gaming machines will begin to distribute Gamblit's collection of skill-based gaming products to the Oklahoma and Texas markets. read more

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe selects Table Trac's management system for Naskila Entertainment center

Table Trac will provide Naskila Entertainment with their gaming management system that includes reporting, auditing, accounting, patron management, dispatching, along with marketing and promotional solutions, which assist customers in creating player loyalty and growing revenues. read more

DFS news roundup: Virginia governor signs DFS bill into law

Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the bill Monday afternoon, making Virginia the first U.S. state with a regulatory framework for real-money DFS contests. read more

Texas AG says daily fantasy sports are likely illegal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his opinion during the Fantasy Sports Trade Association's Winter Conference in Dallas. read more

GLPI reaches agreement with Pinnacle to acquire real estate assets

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., will acquire nearly all of Pinnacle's real estate properties, and the properties will be spun off into separate property and operating companies. read more

AGA making its voice heard on major gaming issues

AGA CEO Geoff Freeman said the AGA should be the group to clear up misconceptions or untruths about a regulated casino industry. That’s what the organization did in Massachusetts, and will do in other markets. read more

Thousands of bridge players coming to Dallas for North American Bridge Championships

Nearly 5,000 bridge players from more than 15 nations will travel to Dallas from March 20 to 30 for the North American Bridge Championships. read more

Sandoval: Deals with other states on Web poker possible

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval didn’t name the states but gaming sources said Texas could be a target. read more

Ten states that should have online gaming

With Ultimate Poker -- licensed and regulated by Nevada -- now open for real-money business, Casino City's Aaron Todd surveys the landscape and identifies 10 states that should have online gaming. read more

Texas charter bus enroute to casino overturns, two die

A casino bound charter bus accident has left two people dead and many injured. read more

34 people accused in illegal gambling operation

34 people, 23 businesses all stand accused of allegedly operating or helping to operate an illegal gambling site. read more

Analyst sees little enthusiasm for Texas casino push

The newest bill creates the Texas Gaming Commission and allows one casino each in Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio, with three additional casinos along the coast. read more

Pinnacle Entertainment completes acquisition of Retama Park Racetrack in Texas

Pinnacle Entertainment finalizes acquistion of Retama Park Racetrack in Selma, Texas. read more

Lone Star State gaming expansion faces Texas-size hurdle

A gaming bill has as much chance of passing through both Lone Star State legislative houses as the Dallas Cowboys have of winning the Super Bowl with Tony Romo at quarterback. Slim and none. read more