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Looks like no casinos in TX for the foreseeable future
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:42 pm
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Why would the Adelsons sell the Mavs just two years after buying the team? Because casino gambling is not coming to Texas anytime soon, and the only reason the Adelsons bought the Mavs was to serve as the anchor of a massive new casino-resort-arena. But they misread the Texas Legislature, and despite tens of millions of dollars in political donations and lobbyist fees, casino gambling is no closer to coming to Texas than the day the Adelsons bought the team. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is overwhelmingly likely to be reelected this November, and gambling will not pass the Texas Senate so long as he leads it. That means the earliest gambling could be legalized in Texas is the January-May 2031 Legislative session. But what needs to happen by September 2031? The Mavs new arena to replace the AAC needs to open. In other words, the timing just doesn’t work for the Adelsons casino-resort-arena plan, so they are now open to selling the team.
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Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:43 pm to stout
I’m all for no casinos. I wish we could do online sports betting tho.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:44 pm to BabyTac
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I’m all for no casinos.
Too hard to commit return fraud at a casino?
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:45 pm to BabyTac
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I wish we could do online sports betting tho.
Probably worse than casinos
At least casinos provide jobs
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:49 pm to stout
This means Lake Charles gets to survive for a few more years
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:49 pm to stout
Don’t forget the Shreveport in NW Louisiana that even Epstein’s attorney called a s—hole.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:53 pm to stout
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Posted on 2/10/26 at 12:55 pm to stout
Gambling attracts massive amounts of money and taxes to STATE. But it also attracts bad things as well. I say good for Texas. Maybe Louisiana should take notes.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:01 pm to stout
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is overwhelmingly likely to be reelected this November
Useless MFer.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:04 pm to stout
I bet Louisiana has a good bit of abstract and concrete influence in Texas not allowing casinos.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:06 pm to Potchafa
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Gambling attracts massive amounts of money and taxes to STATE. But it also attracts bad things as well. I say good for Texas. Maybe Louisiana should take notes.
The bad outweighs the good.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:07 pm to stout
And neighboring La. breathes a big sigh of relief for the continuation of some of that Texas money coming in their coffers.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:07 pm to Cosmo
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Probably worse than casinos
From what I’ve seen, unless you live in a border city (LC and Shreveport) local casinos just pull from the local population and economy and are full of complete local trash. Increasing crime and homelessness.
I haven’t been in years and last time was to pull a buddy out, but walk into the Belle of Baton Rouge on a Wednesday night and tell me that it’s good for the city.
This post was edited on 2/10/26 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:08 pm to stout
The Choctaws and Chickasaws spend a fortune lobbying Texas politicians. I live in Choctaw Territory somewhat close to the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK and they cater to the north Texas crowd.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:08 pm to BabyTac
Online sports gambling is by far the bigger evil in this equation. I wish it would go away, I’m sick of it being thrown in my face constantly. I’ve seen a lot of people throw a shite load of money away because they can sit on their couch and place bets and play slots. At least before they had to get off their arse to do it. It’s wayyyyy too easy for people to get addicted and lose all their money. It’s a net negative thing by a lot.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 1:34 pm to stout
I read something that LA pulls in billions in gambling revenue on Texans alone. Every other surrounding state is similar. Lobbyists are probably pouring money in to keep it illegal.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 2:03 pm to El Segundo Guy
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The Choctaws and Chickasaws spend a fortune lobbying Texas politicians.
I'm guessing Timan Fertitta also is lobbying hard to keep LC viable. Although I would think he would just recreate it in Galveston if he had the chance.
Posted on 2/10/26 at 2:28 pm to BabyTac
quote:I thought you quit TD a while ago for your mental health????
BabyTac
Posted on 2/10/26 at 2:51 pm to stout
They're closing the Kickapoo?
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