{"id":11,"date":"2025-10-10T13:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaglesgame.win\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:40:34","slug":"regulation-games-us-states-push-for-regulating-gambling-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaglesgame.win\/blog\/regulation-games-us-states-push-for-regulating-gambling-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulation Games &#8211; US States Push for Regulating Gambling in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Texas: A Tectonic Shift in the Making?\n\nTexas remains one of the biggest untapped gambling markets in the U.S., both in terms of population and economic potential. Currently, the state allows:\n\nHorse racing\n\nState lottery\n\nSome &#8220;private poker&#8221; exemptions, but nothing commercial or regulated at scale.\n\nHowever, 2023 signaled a real shift in tone:\n\n\u2696\ufe0f Political Momentum\n\nHouse Speaker Dade Phelan has openly voiced support for \u201cdestination-style\u201d casino resorts, citing job creation and community improvement.\n\nThere are now 200+ registered gambling lobbyists active in Texas, showing strong industry interest.\n\n\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Legislation Watch\n\nSenator Carol Alvarado is sponsoring SJR-17, a resolution that could put the legalization question to voters.\n\nFor gambling expansion to pass in Texas, a constitutional amendment is required, which demands:\n\nTwo-thirds majority in both legislative chambers\n\nApproval by a public vote\n\n\ud83d\udcbc Business Support\n\nLas Vegas Sands continues to push hard, aiming to invest in large-scale casino resorts.\n\nOutlook: Still uncertain but more optimistic than ever. Bipartisan support and voter turnout will be key.\n\n\ud83c\udf3a Hawaii: Starting From Scratch\n\nHawaii is one of only two U.S. states (along with Utah) with a complete ban on all forms of gambling. That \n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Texas: A Tectonic Shift in the Making? Texas remains one of the biggest untapped gambling markets in the U.S., both in terms of population and economic potential. Currently, the state allows: Horse racing State lottery Some &#8220;private poker&#8221; exemptions, but nothing commercial or regulated at scale. 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