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Texas AG says daily fantasy sports are likely illegal

20 January 2016

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

GLPI reaches agreement with Pinnacle to acquire real estate assets

21 July 2015

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.

AGA making its voice heard on major gaming issues

12 November 2014

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.

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

12 March 2014

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.

Sandoval: Deals with other states on Web poker possible

17 May 2013

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

Ten states that should have online gaming

6 May 2013

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.

Texas charter bus enroute to casino overturns, two die

12 April 2013

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

34 people accused in illegal gambling operation

10 April 2013

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

Analyst sees little enthusiasm for Texas casino push

10 April 2013

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.

Pinnacle Entertainment completes acquisition of Retama Park Racetrack in Texas

30 January 2013

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

Lone Star State gaming expansion faces Texas-size hurdle

7 January 2013

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.

New push for casino gambling in Texas

21 November 2012

State Senator Rodney Ellis wants new push on legislation that would see Texans vote on gambling.

Texas casino expansion suffers a blow in the state's election

4 June 2012

Three prominent allies of Republican Texas House Speaker Joe Straus were defeated in their re-election bids by anti-gaming conservatives.

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

5 December 2011

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

Texas: HJR 111 passes out of committee

9 May 2011

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

Senators support gambling expansion

4 April 2011

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

Don't bet on Texas gambling expansion

4 April 2011

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.

Rally for slots at racetrack includes Lyle Lovett

1 April 2011

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

Analyst skeptical on Texas casino legislation

22 March 2011

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

Texas legislation filed could allow slot vote

4 March 2011

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

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