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Texas Slot Bill Dead

27 May 2005

News Brief: Gambling interests have spent millions on top lobbyists trying to bring slot machines to Texas racetracks. Early Thursday morning, their efforts were killed by a lady with pink tennis shoes.

Texas Police Destroy Gambling Machines

18 May 2005

News Brief: Brownsville, Texas, police destroyed 30 video gambling machines on Tuesday as part of a new strategy to reduce illegal gambling in the area.

Texas Slot Bill Dead

12 May 2005

News Brief: Gambling supporters are admitting that any chance for the legalization of slot machines in Texas is dead.

Texas Lottery Bill Moves Forward

27 April 2005

News Brief: A bill moving through the Legislature could usher in a new day for Lotto Texas, allowing players to buy tickets online and pay with a debit card.

Las Vegas-Based Airline Plans Texas Flights

27 April 2005

Allegiant Air will begin nonstop flights twice a week between Las Vegas and the border city of McAllen, Texas, beginning June 24.

Texas House Approves Bingo Bill

20 April 2005

News Brief: The House on Tuesday approved a bill that would change the way charitable bingo organizations report their proceeds, but only after two lawmakers said they were concerned that the bill might not bring more money to charities.

Texas Senate Won't Get Gambling Bill Unless House Acts First

13 April 2005

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Tuesday that there is 'significant support' in the Texas Senate for a major new gambling initiative, but he will not allow a floor debate on that legislation unless the House approves it first.

Pro-VLT Group Available for Interviews

8 April 2005

Proponents of Video Lottery Terminals are available for industry background and/or interviews.

Texas Residents Mixed over Casino

4 April 2005

News Brief: Many Stanton residents think having a casino in Martin County will be approved if tested in a countywide election Nov. 1, but that doesn't mean they all like the idea.

Texas Leaders Oppose Expanded Gambling

31 March 2005

News Brief: Three Democratic leaders in the Texas House announced their opposition Wednesday to proposals that would expand gambling and asked the Republican leadership to remove that option from consideration as a state revenue-raiser.

Texas Casino Amendment Closer to Vote

29 March 2005

News Brief: A proposed Texas constitutional amendment that could bring a casino to the Permian Basin is being considered in the House Ways and Means Committee in Austin and will probably come to a House floor vote within two weeks.

VLTs Estimated to Bring in $1.2 Billion

18 March 2005

The Texas horse and greyhound industries are estimating that the State Legislature will capture more than $1.2 billion in new money with new VLT legislation.

Restaurateur Wants First Texas Casino

15 March 2005

News Brief: If casino gambling comes to the Lone Star State, a Texan – restaurateur is an odds-on favorite to build the first one, though he's keeping his cards close to the vest for now.

Texas Senator Introduces Gambling District Measure

11 March 2005

News Brief: Texas counties could form special gambling districts where video slot machine venues would be legal if legislation filed Thursday is enacted.

Texas Casino Supporters Optimistic About Plans

10 March 2005

News Brief: Two key players in Stanton's proposed $300 million Las Vegas-style West Texas Oasis casino-hotel-RV park visited Midland Wednesday to tout its economic benefits and say it has burgeoning statewide support.

Texas Suffers Another Blow

4 March 2005

The Texas economy suffered another blow when Louisiana Downs recently announced an increase in the average 2005 daily purse offerings up to $210,000.

One Ticket Wins $112 Million Jackpot

2 March 2005

A single ticket, which was purchased in Rowlett, Texas, matched all six Mega Millions numbers to win a $112 million jackpot.

Texas Bill Would Allow for Casinos

25 February 2005

News Brief: Senator Rodney Ellis filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would let Texans decide whether to allow seven casinos in urban areas, two on Gulf Coast islands and three in targeted economic development areas.

One Man's Crusade for Casinos

21 February 2005

News Brief: A former Houston police officer is spending his own money to promote the legalization of casinos in Texas through the Internet.

Texas Slot Battle Not Over

17 February 2005

News Brief: Facing an uphill battle to amend the Texas Constitution to allow video slot machines, some lawmakers are working on legislation to authorize the devices as an extension of the lottery.

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