Texas Lt. Gov Patrick Says Legal Gambling Won’t See Light Of Day

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick feels that a sports betting and casino bill will not make it through the political process. The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks have supported the push to legalize sports betting in Texas. Sen. Roland Gutierrez and State Rep. Joe Deshotel have both filed bills that would allow casinos to…

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Bill For Casinos And Legal Gambling In Texas Has Been Pre-Filed

Texas Casinos?

Sheldon Adelson, billionaire and owner of Las Vegas Sands, has hired lobbyists in the state of Texas with the goal of legalizing casino gambling in the state. Current laws limit gambling in Texas to bingo, horse/greyhound races, and the state lottery. Texas House Bill 477 would tax casinos 18% of their gross gaming revenue and…

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