SJR 64, filed by Sen. John Carona (R-16), is in the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and SJR 36, filed by Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Texas’ racing industry has been hit hard by the surrounding racetracks and casinos in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. The horse racing industry is expanding
We posted earlier this week that Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-20) filed SJR 36/SB 789, which allows Texans the right to vote on slots at tracks
Last week, legislation supporting slots at tracks and Indian reservations was filed in the House and Senate. SJR 36/SB 789 was filed by Sen. Juan
A new report was released this week showing Oklahoma’s Indian casinos generated $3.48 billion in revenues in 2011. That’s a 7.7 percent increase over the
Sen. Bob Deuell (R-Greenville), was interviewed about gaming by KXAN. In spite of the facts that show gaming benefits communities and helps support jobs, education,
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course celebrated its 5 year anniversary this week. Many worried that the addition of a casino would increase crime and
Let Texans Decide spokesman John Montford was featured in a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article this weekend. The piece points out how many Texans visit Oklahoma,
Steve Blow with the Dallas Morning News (subscription required) wrote a great article that addresses the argument that casinos have a negative effect in the
The Dallas Morning Review wrote an editorial this week that highlights some familiar messaging: Texans are spending billions in neighboring states that have casino-style gaming