Along with California, Texas has established itself as one of the most lucrative states yet to establish legal gambling. While broad legalized wagering has yet to be passed through in the Lone Star State, there are still partnerships and establishments in place that allow betting in Texas. For instance, earlier this month according to CardPlayer.com, a press release from MGM Resorts and also the Houston Astros official page, MGM Resorts recently inked a deal with the Houston baseball team. This marketing relationship is the first of its kind in Texas for MGM and shows that the company is optimistic broad gaming will become legal soon in the state.
In this breakdown, SBS will go over the known details of the partnership, what it means for the state and also some other notes about gaming in Texas.
Per the release from CardPlayer.com, the Las Vegas-based MGM announced earlier this month that the company had solidified a partnership with the Houston Astros. This will be the first of its kind marketing foray for MGM in Texas. This marketing sponsorship now means that MGM’s sports betting website and app are now the exclusive sportsbook partner of the Houston baseball team. Under this new agreement, MGM’s sports betting product will get exclusive signage at Minute Maid Park (home of the Astros). This will include a permanent outfield wall sign and rotational promo messaging behind home plate.
According to a press release from MGM Resorts, the company is excited to partner with the Astros on this new partnership for the organization.
“The Houston Astros are a monumental addition to our portfolio of strategic partnerships with professional sports teams across the U.S.,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “The organization’s passionate fan base will be key to the growth of BetMGM throughout the South as we look for new ways to engage fans with unique experiences that go beyond the game.”
Though this new partnership is certainly exciting for the Astros and MGM, the overall future of commercial gaming in Texas is still clouded. According to the article from CardPlayer.com, in the past there have been efforts to legalize sports betting in Texas since the Supreme Court struck down a federal prohibition in 2018 on single-game sports betting that applied to all states but Nevada. However, Texas currently maintains no commercial casinos, making future policy changes for sports betting more unlikely. Also, as of late, there has not been a substantial amount of progress made when it comes to legalizing commercial gamlbing in the Lone Star state.
In the same report, there was a spotlight shown on internet sports betting being legal in the neighboring state of Louisiana. So for the purpose of their partnership with the Astros, MGM said they will be looking to leverage more Astros-themed partnerships and offers to residents of the Pelican State since gambling is legal if they are in-state. However, the MGM online sports betting products would not be usable once a customer returns back to Texas since geolocating ensures compliance. Nonetheless, once gaming becomes legal across the state, MGM would have a strong foothold in the market. The question is not how in this case, but rather when.
Certainly one of the most exciting and intriguing states in America, Texas has a little bit of something for everyone. If you are interested in learning more about betting in the Lone State State then make sure to peruse the SBS wagering overview in Texas. On this page you can find all kinds of fantastic tips and tricks for legal betting in the state. On the topic of wagering, SBS also has your back when it comes to getting the most out of your bets with our welcome bonus offers guide. Finally, if you are perhaps unsure on how to place your bets or which payment methods are accepted, then our payment options breakdown is where you need to go before going on your next gambling adventure.
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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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