In a recent report from the Dallas Morning News and NBC 5 in DFW, former Lone Star State governor Rick Perry has become the new voice of the Texas Sports Betting Alliance. A Republican, who once fought the legalization of betting, Perry says that betting is already happening in Texas so there should be regulation in the state to make it safer. Per the report, the former governor says that there is a way to regulate and make the act of gambling in the state. In the report, Perry said that “the idea that somehow or another, people are going to stop betting on sports is a bit of a fallacy.” Indeed he also pointed out that millions of dollars of revenue from sports betting can help the state.
In this report from SBS, we will be going over the latest gaming news coming out of the Lone Star State and also some other notes about Texas gambling.
As a veteran of the Texas political arena, Perry is well-aware of what he must do to help the company he is the spokesperson for being successful. In the report, the former Governor pointed out that he is a big fan of the 10th amendment in the state. Perry said that he loves the idea that the Texas House is going to bring the prospect of sports betting forward. However, he did point out that two-thirds of the House group have to agree to pass sports gaming, along with two-thirds of the Senate, before it goes to the people of the state.
As the report pointed out, the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, and FC Dallas are all partners with the Texas Sports Betting Alliance. This does not even include other smaller teams in Texas as well. Moreover, large sports websites like Bet MGM, Draft Kings, Fanduel, and Barstool Sportsbook are big proponents of the Alliance as well.
Per the report, there will of course be opposition to legalized sports gaming in Texas, primarily in Austin where the legislature sits. For readers of this space, this is of course not breaking news when it comes to the battle for gaming legalization in the Lone Star State. For instance, Rob Kohler, the consultant for the Christian Life Commission mentioned in one article that as the father of their boys, there is enough worry about what can happen and what access young adults can be given and find out. Kohler has been lobbying against this type of legislation for years on behalf of the Christian Life Commission per one article. He does not think mobile sports betting has a better chance this year, even with the former governor advocating for it.
Kohler mentioned in the report that, “you do not see folks that were running for the Texas House or the Texas Senate going to the rotary clubs and telling folks, ‘if you elect me I am going to pass sports gambling.’” Indeed with both sides gearing up for another legislative session, this will be a hard-fought battle. The next Texas legislative session begins in January of next year.
After you are all done getting up to speed on the latest news related to Texas, SBS has you covered with a ton of other great resources as it relates to Texas and beyond. The next page you should probably check out is our sports betting in Texas guide which goes over all you need to know about Lone Star State betting and the latest news coming from Texas. If you are interested in learning more about the higher points of wagering, then the SBS VIP sports betting sites rundown is exactly what you need. Another helpful resource to be aware of is the SBS payment methods breakdown which goes over all kinds of ways to place your withdrawals and deposits. Having all these resources at your fingertips will always have you on top of the action.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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