A new tribal casino resort in Texas, set to open in 2028, will be the largest in the state. The… Continue reading New Tribal Casino in Texas Will Be the State’s Biggest Yet
New Tribal Casino in Texas Will Be the State’s Biggest Yet
Texas Gambling News
Although Texas Hold’em is far and away the most popular format of poker, the state it’s named for outlaws most forms of gambling, including raked poker. Nonetheless, it’s home to a thriving live poker scene thanks to social card clubs that skirt the rules by charging for membership and “seat rental,” rather than taking money from the pot.
One notable room in the state is The Lodge, part-owned by celebrity player, streamer, and coaching site owner Doug Polk.
There is no regulated iGaming or sports betting in Texas. Retail casino gambling is limited to two “Class II” tribal casinos offering electronic bingo.
Efforts to change that are underway, spearheaded by Las Vegas Sands, which wants to open a destination casino resort in the state. However, the Republican-dominated Senate is vehemently opposed to all forms of gambling, and is even considering eliminating the state lottery, leaving the situation at an impasse.
Doug Polk Steps Back From Operations at The Lodge
Doug Polk announced that he is stepping away from active ownership at The Lodge Card Club near Austin. Polk broke… Continue reading Doug Polk Steps Back From Operations at The Lodge
Texas Man Admits Embezzling $3.2M and Spending Over $1M Gambling Online
A former corporate accountant from Kyle, Texas, admitted this week to siphoning more than $3.2 million from his employer over… Continue reading Texas Man Admits Embezzling $3.2M and Spending Over $1M Gambling Online
Texas Attorney General: Adding Skill Elements to a Gambling Game Doesn’t Make It Legal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has concluded that any modicum of chance is enough to make an amusement machine… Continue reading Texas Attorney General: Adding Skill Elements to a Gambling Game Doesn’t Make It Legal
Another Galveston-Area Gambling Bust Leads to Questions Over Authorities’ Motivation
Galveston authorities charged seven people with felonies for engaging in organized criminal activity after an investigation into illegal gambling and… Continue reading Another Galveston-Area Gambling Bust Leads to Questions Over Authorities’ Motivation
‘Weird’ Houston Poker Club Lucky J Raided By Drones
Police raided a poker club in southwest Houston on Wednesday after an undercover investigation into illegal gambling. Lucky J Social… Continue reading ‘Weird’ Houston Poker Club Lucky J Raided By Drones
The Lodge to Reopen May 26, Coinciding With WSOP
The Lodge Card Club in Texas announced it will reopen on May 26 after more than two months of closure.… Continue reading The Lodge to Reopen May 26, Coinciding With WSOP
Texas Holds Onto $2M Seized From The Lodge Card Club Despite Not Filing Charges
The deadline came and went on Wednesday without the Texas authorities filing any criminal charges against The Lodge Card Club.… Continue reading Texas Holds Onto $2M Seized From The Lodge Card Club Despite Not Filing Charges
Three Arrested, 50 Machines Seized in San Antonio Gambling Crackdown
Bexar County authorities arrested three people in connection with dozens of illegal gambling machines on the north side of San… Continue reading Three Arrested, 50 Machines Seized in San Antonio Gambling Crackdown
Doug Polk Breaks Silence and Explains The Lodge Situation
Co-owner of The Lodge card club, Doug Polk, broke his silence with his first YouTube video following the shutdown and… Continue reading Doug Polk Breaks Silence and Explains The Lodge Situation