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Texas Gambling Articles
White opposes slots, casinos. Mar. 8, 2010, brief blurb showing that Democrats would have been better off with Kinky Friedman as a candidate.
Wait for it, wait for it -- Casinos or Racinos in Texas? Jan. 28, 2010, article about the hurdles of gambling and speculation of what is to come.
Texas Close.Em. In his 4th video for Reason.tv, Drew Carey reports how Dallas cops carried out a paramilitary-style raid on a poker game at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1837, which was forced to close its doors.
Man Shot and Killed in Houston Poker Game Robbery. Sept 5, 2009, article about a poker room robbery that went bad for one of the robbers.
Texas Candidate Kinky Friedman Proposes Casino Gambling. Sept 1, 2009, article. Kinky Friedman proposes casino gambling legalization to fund teacher salary increases, removal of toll road tolls and infrastructure improvements in Texas.
Texas Poker Bill Dies for 2009. May 15, 2009. article from pokernews.com - Menendez suspends his bill due to lack of support and Perry's vow to veto any gambling legislation.
A copy of the brochure put out by the Texas Gaming Association to educate the 2009 legislators and the public about the 12-casino resort bill and its benefits can be found here in pdf format: Brochure.
Texas Casino Gambling Bill: Author Interview. April 20, 2009, interview with Jose Menendez.
State legislator says gambling bill has strong support in the House. April 18, 2009, Kuempel says votes are being counted regarding the casino bill and they are within 10% of what is needed to get the bill to the floor and passed.
Stimulus hindered casino bill some say. April 16, 2009, article about the effects of the economy on gambling bills' chances.
Tigua casino bill doomed: Tribal leader's criminal past is blamed in failure. April 11, 2009, about the problems with the Tigua tribal leader's criminal record.
Let's deal with gambling seriously. April 11, 2009, article about what it would take to pass gambling in Texas.
Gambling Debate Comes to Texas. April 9, 2009, very good article from the Daily Texan about the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee hearing on Texas gambling bills that gives the stats on projected casino tax revenues.
Gambling Proponents Unite in Austin. April 9, 2009, article about the various gambling proponents and opponents who testified at the gambling hearings.
Kuempel on gambling: "I'm going to lay them all out." April 8, 2009, article about Kuempel's prediction that the gambling debate would be a long affair.
Texas Lawmakers Consider Gambling Bills. April 8, 2009, article from Keyetv.com summarizing the hearing on the various gambling bills.
Texas House Committee Passes Poker Bill. April 3, 2009, article about the committee passing the bill on to the House to be heard.
Highlights from the Texas legislature. March 30, 2008, article that includes a section about Norma Chavez's efforts to allow Indian gaming by the Alabama-Coushatta and Tigua tribes and the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission's efforts to block gambling.
Gambling rivals try to win over Texas lawmakers. March 15, 2009, article about the various efforts to expand gambling in Texas.
Tarrant's top elected leaders cool towards casino legislation. March 3, 2009, article about certain elected officials' views and the public's opinions regarding gambling.
Casino gambling on legislative docket. February 26, 2009, article about the 12 casino-style resort bill.
Legislature '09: Gambling advocates gather support amid weaker Texas economy February 26, 2009, article about the casino bill and the opposition to it including the horse industry's opposition to it because they want racinos and the Suzii Paynter of the Baptist General Convention's Christian Life Commission's opposition because she is afraid it will cause "undesirable" businesses to crop up such as pawn shops and adult stores...News flash, Suzii, they are already here!
At a Glance: Gambling Legislation. February 25, 2009, article about the 12 casino bill which is expected to have an economic impact of $50 billion annually and raise $3 billion to $4.5 billion in tax revenue for the state every year. The measure would dedicate $1 billion annually to funding college scholarships for up to 240,000 high-performing high school students, while an additional $1 billion would fund road and highway projects.
Will state lawmakers reopen the Alabama Coushatta casino? February 25, 2009, article about the indian's hopes for reopening their casino and it's benefits.
Effort to expand gambling is expected Tuesday in Texas Legislature. February 24, 2009, article about the bipartisan bill to be introduced by state Senators Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, and John Carona, R-Dallas, and Representatives Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, and Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie.
Baptists, racetracks oppose measure to all casinos in Texas. February 24, 2009, about two unlikely allies in the gambling issue.
Resort casinos' proposal out of the chute: its chances uncertain. February 24, 2009 article.
Bill would legalize tribal gambling in Texas. February 23, 2009, article about Norma Chavez' bill to allow indian gaming again.
Horse, gambling interests lobby Texas Legislature to allow slot machines at racetracks. February 16, 2009, article from the Dallas Morning News about the Racino lobbists.
Let Texans Decide if They Want casinos. February 6, 2009, editorial from the Dallas Morning News.
State losing benefits of gaming, study says. February 4, 2009, article about the recently released results of The Economic and Tax Revenue Implications of Racino Gaming in Texas showing that Texas is losing 2.4 billion annually to other states for similar gaming and that gaming expansion could create 53,000 new jobs in Texas, generate 900 million in annual tax revenues and generate 6.8 billion annually in economic activity for the economy.
Horse tracks want Texas gamblers to stay closer to home. February 2, 2009, article from the Texas Politics blog about an impact study that revealed that allowing video lottery terminals in race tracks would generate 980.9 million in additional state revenue taxes.
Gambling expansion difficult to handicap this session. January 29, 2009, article about the various gambling interests and their plans this legislative session.
Bill to legalize poker would clean up risky underground scene, supporters say. January 25, 2009, article about the current state of poker in Texas and the benefits of legalizing it to the players.
Do You Want Fully Legal Poker in Texas? (Yes) January 19, 2009, great article from Pokerati on the 2009 efforts to legalize poker and who you can email to help the movement.
Senator settles bet, sings 'Rocket Man.' January 14, 2009, article about a friendly senatorial bet on the Florida/Oklahoma game.
Getting down to business: Texas Legislature will have its hands full when it convenes Tuesday. January 12, 2009, article on the upcoming bills, including the gambling bills to be filed.
Gaming interests betting new Legislature will be amenable to expansion. January 9, 2009, article recapping the gambling interests and their positions.
Texas Gambling Supporters Welcome Next Speaker. January 9, 2009, article about Joe Strauss taking over as speaker of the house and his ties to the gambling interests.
Texas VLT Bill Ready to Be Filed. January 7, 2009 (with January 12th update), article from bloodhorse.com about the efforts to legalize VLT's in race tracks.
Perry won't consider tribe's gaming request. December 27, 2008, article about Rick Perry's refusal to discuss gambling expansion with the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe.
Casino Gambling for Galveston? December 23, 2008, article form off-the-cuff about the possibility of including casinos as part of the Ike recovery plan.
Poker Legislation Re-introduced in Texas. December 18, 2008, article about the bill to legalize poker in 2009.
Texas tribes fight to revive gambling. December 12, 2008, blurb about the Tigua and Alabama-Coushatta Indian's lobbying efforts for casino gambling.
Texas Bill Supporting Poker Introduced. December 3, 2008, article about the Jose Menendez bill to legalize poker in 2009.
Bill seeks to legalize poker in Texas. November 26, 2008, article from pokerlistings.com about Jose Mendez' bill to legalize poker in Texas by defining it as a game of skill.
Gambling May Aid in Ike Recovery. November 10, 2008, story from News Radio KTRH about the Galveston urge for casino gambling.
Some say gambling is just the ticket to help Galveston recover. November 8, 2008, article about the Strand Merchants Association's efforts to legalize casino gambling to help rebuild a devastated economy.
Small South Texas Town Dreams Big With A Casino. September 2, 2008, article about the desires of Granjeno, Texas to be able to have a charity casino.
Senate Panel Looks Into Privatizing the Texas Lottery. August 30, 2008, article from the Lotterypost.com.
Houston Man Turns Poker Win Into 21 Million Frequent Flyer Miles. Aug 17, 2008, Bill Shivers of Houston wins the Continental Airlines 50,000 frequent flyer mile tournament in Las Vegas. Wins enough miles for 400 roundtrip tickets within the U.S.
Texas Treasure Ship Novelties Up For Grabs. August 12, 2008, article about the selling off of the closed Texas Treasure Casino gambling boat.
The State of Gambling in Texas. Article from the July-Aug. 2008 issue of "the Prosecutor," a publication of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. It nicely sums up the myths and facts about current gambling law in Texas.
Eight-liners out; bingo revenue up. July 31, 2008, article about the increase in bingo tax revenue in Abilene since they cracked down on eight-liner parlours.
UT-Arlington student savoring break after reaching World Series of Poker final table. July 18, 2008, Craig Marquis makes the final table of the 2008 World Series of Poker.
Lets Bring A Casino to Dallas. May 21, 2008, about Rep. John Carona's efforts to legalize gambling and what it could mean for Dallas.
Legal gambling could help horse industry. June 24, 2008, article about the push to legalize VLT's at the horse tracks.
Law change may benefit racing industry. January 1, 2008, article about the little noticed change to the law increasing the number of race tracks a person may have a significant ownership interest in from 2 to 3.
Expansion of Texas Kickapoo Tribe Casino Ruled Against. Aug. 22, 2007, article from Poker Pages about the Kickapoos' battle to expand gambling on their land.
Appeals Court Blocks Class III Gaming for Texas Tribe. August 21, 2007, article about the 5th Circuit ruling against the Kickapoos move for class III gaming.
Court Rules Against Kickapoo Gambling Expansion. Aug. 20, 2007, article about the Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling to block the Kickapoos right to having gaming on their land.
Men Pose As Police, Steal Poker Machines. Aug. 1, 2007, article about a VLT stealing scam.
Bingo or Bust? July 22, 2007, article about the reduced bingo profits due to eight-liners,online gambling and the lottery.
Armed Men Rob Suspected Dallas Gambling Room. July 19, 2007, article and news clip from CBS about the robbery of the Maverick Game Room in Dallas.
Texas Casino Gambling Vote Stopped by Religious Conservatives. June 30, 2007, about the legislature's failure to consider the casino bill again.
Indian Gambling Talks Delayed. June 29, 2007, article about U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott asking federal officials to delay allowing the Kickapoo Indian Tribe of Texas to expand casino gambling at its reservation near Eagle Pass.
Lottery Game Flop Stirs School Fund Concerns. June 20, 2007, article about the failure of the Texas Two Step Lottery.
Kickback Probe Launched at the Texas Lottery. June 20, 2007 article.
Kickapoo Tribe One Step Closer to Casino Games. June 1, 2007, article about the preliminary federal approval for all casino gaming on the Kickapoo land except slot machines.
The 2007 Legislative Session Ends With No New Gambling Bills Passed. May 30, 2007, summary of the results of the 2007 gambling bills.
Tie Vote Kills Texas Native Casino Legislation. May 4, 2007, article, Norma Chavez' bill to allow Indian casinos has been killed by a 66-66 tie vote in the House.
Texas Poker Advocates Make Push for Legalization. May 2, 2007, article by Chuck Blount of the San Antonio Express-News--Texas House to vote on legalization of poker in Texas as early as next week.
Tribe Urges Passage of Gambling Bill. May 2, 2007, article about the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes attempts to legalize gambling on their land.
Gambling May Make Modest Gains. April 30, 2007, article about Chavez' efforts to reopen Indian Casinos.
Lawmakers should permit casino gambling in Texas, poll shows. April 20, 2007, online poll shows 67 percent of Texans favor legalization, 29 percent oppose and 2 percent are undecided.
Breeders Say Video Gambling Best Way to Save Texas Tracks. April 13, 2007, article about legalization of VLTs at Texas tracks.
Poker Debate Isn't Folding. April 8th, 2007, article about the witnesses and testimony at the House hearing on poker legalization.
Texas Legislature Debates Legalization of Poker. April 6, 2007, article about the poker debates in the legislature.
Texas Holds Hearings on Legalizing Poker. April 4, 2007, article from poker pages about the hearings.
Poker Measure Draws Opposition. April 3, 2007, article about Rob Kohler and Jose Menendez' fight over poker legalization in bars.
Poker Players Show Support at Hearing for Legal Texas Poker. April 4, 2007, article about the poker hearings.
Texas Lawmaker Wants Poker Games Legalized. April 3, 2007, article: Menendez sponsors bill Flores (author of the casino bill) vows to kill it--once again, gambling interests fail to unite.
Poker Enthusiasts Seek to Legalize Public Wagering in Texas. April 2, 2007, article about the movement and public hearing regarding the bill to legalize and regulate poker in Texas.
River Walk Group Doesn't the Want Dice to Roll in City. March 23, 2007. article about San Antonio's River Walk and their lock on Texas tourism without gambling.
Gambling Proponents Meet With Bill Sponsor. March 19, 2007, article about the gambling proponents meeting with Kino Flores.
Bills to Legalize Poker and Casinos in Texas Introduced. March 14, 2007, article summarizing the main gambling bills currently before the Texas Legislature.
Casino Bill Now Before Texas Legislature. March 10, 2007, article (short) about the casino-resort bill and legislation filed by Jose Mendez seeking to regulate poker in Texas. (Mendez' poker bill is HB 3186.)
Bid for Casino Gambling in Texas Launched. March 9, 2007, article from News 8 Austin about the casino-resort bill and legislation filed by Jose Mendez seeking to regulate poker in Texas. (Article includes a video clip link.)
Pokerati Releases Regarding the Texas Poker Bill HB 3186.
High-Profile Senators Launch Bid For Casino Gambling In Texas. March 9, 2007, article.
Will Casinos Glisten in Austin? March 8, 2007, article from Austin American Statesman about casino legislation.
Gambling Industry Segments Betting on Themselves. March 8, 2007, article about the various gambling bills and the lack of complete unity in the gambling interests.
Lawmakers Pushing for Casino Gambling in Texas. March 7, 2007, article about the current gambling legislation.
Texas: Tribe Pushes Casino Reopening. February 28, 2007, article about the Legislation sponsored by Norma Chavez to allow casino gambling on Federally recognized Indian reservations.
The Odds Go Against the Texas Lottery Sale. February 18, 2007, article about Rick Perry's repeated favoritism in politics and how the lottery stinks of it too.
Proposal for Slots at Texas Racetracks Challenged by Casino Interests. February 15, 2007, article about the Texas Gaming Association's desire to go further than just a racetrack video lottery bill as proposed by Kino Flores.
Gambling Bid May Be Stalled. February 10, 2007, article about the apparent drop-off in the lobbying efforts of gambling proponents in Texas.
GOP Legislators Question Math in Lottery-Sale Plan. February 9, 2007 article from Lottery Post exposing the flaws in Rick Perry's proposed plan to sell the lottery.
Lottery Sale Proposal Reactions Mixed. February 9, 2007, article from Casino City Times about Perry's proposed sale of the lottery. The governor wants proceeds from selling the lottery to establish three endowments. Interest from one fund would be devoted to cancer research, interest from another would help low-income Texans purchase health insurance, and interest from the third would go to public schools, which would need to replace $1 billion a year they now get from the lottery.
Texas Governor Proposes Selling the Lottery. February 2, 2007, article about Governor Perry's proposal to sell the Lottery to a private company.
Senator Ellis Proposes Gaming Licenses for Texas Casinos. January 22, 2007, article from the Burnt Orange Report about the Texas casino bill which is being called the Texas Economic Development and Job Creation Act.
Casino Gambling Again Up For Debate. January 21, 2007, article from theeagle.com about the gambling debate.
Renewed Push for Legalizing Gambling in Texas. January 21, 2007, editorial blurb from KTEN news about the gambling legalization issue/casino bill.
Ailing Texas race tracks off and running to win OK for slots. December 26, 2007, article about the closing of the Corpus Christi greyhound racetrack due to the decline in racetrack interests in Texas and the efforts to change this.
Plan Ties Gambling, Tuition Aid. December 20, 2006, article about the Texas Gaming Association's proposal to allow 12 casino resorts in Texas with $1 billion in tax revenues to be dedicated to 300,000 4 year scholarships per year of $5,000.00 per year for college tuition to Texas students.
Casinos to Give Out College Scholarships in Texas. December 20, 2006, article about the Texas Gaming Association's proposal to allow 12 casino resorts in Texas with $1 billion in tax revenues to be dedicated to 300,000 4 year scholarships per year of $5,000.00 per year for college tuition to Texas students.
Gambling Proponents Make Big Promises. December 20, 2006, article on the various groups pushing for gambling in Texas and the potential $3.8 billion a year in revenues to the State.
Legislature to Consider Gambling Bills. December 5, 2006, article about the introduction of gambling legislation to be considered.
A New Beginning For Speaking Rock. November 20, 2006, artilce about the efforts of Norma Chavez to reopen the Speaking Rock Indian Casino in El Paso.
Texas Bill Suggests 12 Casinos by 2009. November 16, 2006, article about SJR 8 filed by Rodney Ellis to establish 12 casinos in Texas.
Bill Would Permit up to 12 Casinos. November 15, 2006 article about Rodney Ellis' reintroduction of Kino Flores' 2005 bill permitting casinos in Texas. See the bill.
Free Market Foundation 2006 Election Voter's Guide. Candidate poll on various issues including legalization of gambling.
Legal Gambling & Poker in Texas to Return? October 26, 2006, article about the millions donated to Texas candidates by the casino and anti-casino interests.
The Great Texas Gambling Debate. September, 2006, article from The Bulletin Online discussing the various positions on gambling of the Texas Gubernatorial Candidates.
Friedman: Legalizing Casinos 'Common Sense' September 8, 2006, article about Kinky Friedman's support for casinos in Texas.
What Constitutes Gambling in Texas? August 31, 2006, article from KSAT News San Antonio about what is and is not legal.
Chat With the Candidates: Kinky Friedman. August 17, 2006 article from The Dallas Morning News interviewing Kinky that discusses his view on gambling.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Announces Lawsuit Against Jack Abramoff, Michael Scanlon, and Ralph Reed. Article from the Alabama-Coushatta tribe about their lawsuit against those who illegally lobbied to block gambling by the Texas tribe.
In the Midst of Governor's Race, Talk of Casinos Grows. July 1, 2006 article about some of the organizations pushing for gambling in Texas.
Texas Group Aims to Change Poker Laws. March 24, 2006, article from Poker News about the Texas Poker PAC.
Texas Showdown About Texas Hold'em Poker. March 22, 2006, article about the Texas Poker PAC's plans to make poker a legislative issue and the Baptist General Convention's plan to fight against Texans having the freedom to play poker.
Free Market Foundation 2006 Primaries Voters' Guide. Guide asks how certain candidates feel about legalizing gambling in Texas.
Fertitta:
Time To Go Or Just Time To Sell? February 19, 2006, article
speculating as to why Fertitta is
selling property in Galveston. Hint: take a close look at the deed
restrictions and asking price vs. appraisal value.
Selective Gambling in Texas. February 18, 2006, article in The Bulletin about the Tigua Indian Tribe's (El Paso) battle to operate a casino on their reservation.
Online Gambling Absolutely, Definitely Illegal. February 17, 2006, article about a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to impose stiff penalties on people for internet gambling.
Texas Gaming Association Plans Push for Casinos. Feb 5, 2006 article about Chris Shield's PAC's plans to lobby for casinos in Texas.
Game Room Owner Accuses City of Fraud. A Dickenson eight liner business owner sues the city after they license him to run the games and then threaten to bust him after years of licensed operation.
The Financial Benefits of Legalizing Gambling in Texas. January 28, 2006. P. Cannon. This is our research article on the billions in revenues Texas stands to gain from legalizing gambling.
Texas Authorities Target Illegal Gambling Customers. January 12, 2006, article from Casino City's Gaming News reprinted from the Brownsville Herald about lawmakers in Cameron County's attempts to crack down on it's estimated 35 illegal video gambling casinos.
DeLay Tried to Shut Down Casino Abramoff Wanted Closed. January 10, 2006, article about the Abramoff/DeLay Indian Gaming scandal.
Abramoff Pleads Guilty to Three Counts: Lobbyist to Testify About Lawmakers In Corruption Probe. January 6, 2006, article from the Washington Post regarding Abramoff's pleas.
Texas Poker Charity Run Threatened. January 6, 2006, article from the Waco Tribune-Herald (reprinted by casinocitytimes.com) about Texas Attorney General, Gregg Abbott's declaration of a charity motorcycle poker run illegal under Texas gambling laws.
Hupp Files VLT Legislation August 17, 2005 news release from the Texas House of representatives site about HB 76 proposal to finance schools and reduce property taxes through VLTs.
Gambling Remains a Possibility. July 26, 2005 article by Kelly Hawes in the Galveston County Daily News regarding attempts to pass casino gambling in the Texas Senate.
Texas Slot Bill Dead. May 27, 2005, article from the Brownsville Herald (reprinted by Casino City Times) about Sen. Jane Nelson's chicken-shit blocking of a vote to legalize video gambling in Texas in the Senate.
Casino Issue Dies in Texas Legislature. May 13, 2005, article about the death of the bill to create 12 casinos and gambling commission.
Electronic Bingo Stirs House - Again. May 13, 2005, article about the school finance bill that included a provision to allow electronic bingo in bingo parlors as a funding source.
House Coming Up Short On Gambling Bet? April 19, 2005, article suggests that 82-89 of the necessary 100 House votes are there to support some form of expanded gambling in Texas.
Legislative Dice Still Rolling on Casino Gambling Issue; House Committee Starts Hearing Preparatory to Vote. April 13, 2005, article from mywesttexas.com about a legislative attempt to open up casino gambling in Texas.
Casino Advocates Predict Gravy From Gambling. April 07, 2005, article from Gaming Magazine predicting that casinos and slot machines in Texas could bring in 5.5 billion over two years.
House Democratic Leadership Announces Opposition to Gambling Expansion April 6, 2005, article from the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee about Democratic Representatives Jim Dunnam, Pete P. Gallego and Garnet Coleman's opposition to expansion of gambling.
Capitol Ralliers Decry Gambling. April 1, 2005, article from the Kilgore News Herald about the republican and democratic opponents' efforts to stall gambling in Texas.
Anti-Gambling Fervor Heats Up. March 31, 2005, article about the gambling issue in 2005 in the House and Senate and those involved in its defeat.
A Look at Some Gambling Proposals Before Texas Legislators. March 25, 2005, Associated Press article: A look at proposals to put Casino-anchored destinations throughout the state, abolish the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission and create a Texas Gaming Commission and more.
Republicans Roll the Dice on Gambling. March 25, 2005, article by Amy Smith from the Austin Chronicle about the origin of HB 9, which would have let the voters decide the gambling issue.
Tilman Fertitta Talks Gambling in Texas. March 15, 2005, blog about the Landrys CEO's comments on gambling in Texas.
Texas Gambling Proponents Go All In. March 14, 2005, article about all the special interest groups and PACs spending money lobbying for gambling in Texas.
Place Your Bets: The Gambling Action Heats Up at the Capitol. March 4, 2005, article by Amy Smith from the Austin Chronicle that compares the gambling issue in Texas to the issue in Florida.
Houston Hold'em. March 3,2005, article about the poker explosion and underground games in Houston, Texas.
Stanton, Tulia in Line for Vegas-style Casinos if Casino Gambling Amendment Gets on Ballot. March 2, 2005.
Casino Bill Promises Texas-size Jackpots. February 25, 2005, article about the proposed constitutional amendment filed by Rodney Ellis that would have let Texas voters decide whether to allow seven casinos in urban areas, two on Gulf Coast islands and three in targeted economic development areas.
Ellis, Geren: Let Voters Decide on Casino Gaming. February 24, 2005, press release from Senator Rodney Ellis regarding his proposal to let Texas voters decide whether to legalize casino gambling.
Handicapping Slots for Tots. February 18, 2005, article about the politics of gambling in 2005.
Landry's Restaurants Purchases Vegas Casino. February 5, 2005 article from the Galveston County Daily News about Houston-based Landry's purchase of the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
Abramoff's Career. 2005 outline of Jack Abramoff's career by the Washington Post.
Slots Interests Fed $4.6 Million Into Texas Political Coffers in 2004: GOP Elephants Trot Off With 70 Percent of the Purse. Lobby Watch report from Texans for Public Justice that breaks down the amount of money donated by those with slot interests and the candidates who accepted the donations. Rick Perry leads.
Senator Conrad Hits DeLay in Indian Affairs Hearings on Abramoff Looting. October 8, 2004, article in the Executive Intelligence Review.
Study: Casinos Could Help Texas. A July 22, 2004, study shows: "legalizing full casino gambling in Texas would create more than 270,000 permanent jobs and generate nearly $2.9 billion annually in state and local tax receipts." "A companion study on the social costs of gambling says 'there is no significant relationship between casino gambling and crime, bankruptcy, unemployment and suicide.' Reported by casinocitytimes.com
Fish and Chips. Feb. 2004 article about Houston-based Landry's efforts to get involved in the gambling business.
Gambling? What Gambling? May 2, 2003, article from the Austin Chronicle about Carole Strayhorn's push to join a multistate lottery and create "video lottery" parlors at racetracks.
Texas Casino Shut Down As Hope for Reprieve Dies. February 13, 2002,article from the New York Times about the closing of the Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso, Texas.
Gambling in Texas. January 12, 1953 article from Life Magazine about the gambling history of Galveston --added just in case you thought gambling was something new to Texas.
Racing Killed in Texas. reprinted from the New York Time March 7, 1909, blurb about the anti-bookmaking and anti-racing law first passed in Texas.