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The Texas Medical Association has concerns about how prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, could lead more young adults to develop gambling addictions. The organization wants state lawmakers to implement regulations on the new trend, including restricting platforms for people under 21 years old.

Las Vegas Sands has lobbied to legalize gambling in Texas for years and has more than 80 lobbyists registered in Texas. The company posted nine jobs based in Dallas.

John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on Texas races.

The high court's refusal Friday to take up the city of Dallas' appeal leaves a lower court's ruling in place — a Dallas poker house can continue operating.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed Senate Bill 3070, which will also criminalize the online sale of lottery tickets through couriers.

Las Vegas Sand Corp. dropped the casino portion of its Irving rezoning request after a lengthy meeting earlier in the week, during which opponents of the plan turned out in droves.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. bought land in an area that includes the spot that once held Texas Stadium. Residents are concerned about plans to build a casino — if Texas legalizes gambling.

The Texas Constitution requires voter approval to authorize gambling in Texas, but the issue has traditionally faced intense opposition from religious groups, various law enforcement advocates and state lawmakers who don’t want to see gaming in the Lone Star State.

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.

Sands leaders have expanded their North Texas footprint significantly over the past year with the purchase of the Dallas Mavericks and more than 100 acres in Irving near the former Texas Stadium site — large enough to build a destination casino resort.

Dallas could be lobbying for legalized gambling and a new form of elections come the next Texas legislative session. That is, if the city council voted to approves them.

Recent raids of cockfighting rings in Texas – including two busts last weekend that led to dozens of arrests – have animal welfare groups pressing for new laws that would ban the shipping of birds used in these fights over regular mail.