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doc99
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Supreme Court ruled today that sports betting is legal now. Enjoy!
Arthur Stilwell
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It only struck down the federal law banning sports betting. Any state can still make it illegal.
ottc777
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crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?
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I bet tree-fiddy Texas won't legalize gambling.
Bobby Jimbo
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AustinAg2012 said:

I bet tree-fiddy Texas won't legalize gambling.
Is this a paradox?
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ottc777 said:

crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?

Mormons in Utah care more about sinning than taxes.
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Mormons have a longstanding tradition on profiting on the "sins" of others.
doc99
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Yes, Texas must pass a law legalizing it but it is now a possibility.
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If Texas allows the lottery why wouldn't they allow sports betting?
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ottc777 said:

crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?


The same argument can be made about casinos. Typically, these types of activities bring the worst of people to an area. Crime, drugs, destitute people...the whole gambit.
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So shouldn't have to go through as many loopholes now to use a site like Bovada?
ottc777
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Whatthefunyo said:

ottc777 said:

crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?


The same argument can be made about casinos. Typically, these types of activities bring the worst of people to an area. Crime, drugs, destitute people...the whole gambit.

ok then, put it in Dallas where it won't change anything.


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Texas will legalize sports gambling.

Houston is too close to Louisiana and Dallas is too close to Oklahoma --- can't let those states take the revenue. Gotta keep it in state
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ottc777 said:

crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?
Why isn't marijuana legal yet?
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W said:

Texas will legalize sports gambling.

Houston is too close to Louisiana and Dallas is too close to Oklahoma --- can't let those states take the revenue. Gotta keep it in state
The lobbies for those states, particularly Louisiana - where there are full-scale, not-just-Indian, casinos - will continue to work the Texas legislature such that there will be no sports betting in Texas, but wide open in Lake Charles, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
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W said:

Texas will legalize sports gambling.

Houston is too close to Louisiana and Dallas is too close to Oklahoma --- can't let those states take the revenue. Gotta keep it in state
You say that, but how many decades have we gone without gambling? It ain't gonna happen because the legislation is stupid and listen to the squeaky wheels that say that everything is the devil. As an example, look how long Lubbock was a dry county.
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Camino said:

W said:

Texas will legalize sports gambling.

Houston is too close to Louisiana and Dallas is too close to Oklahoma --- can't let those states take the revenue. Gotta keep it in state
The lobbies for those states, particularly Louisiana - where there are full-scale, not-just-Indian, casinos - will continue to work the Texas legislature such that there will be no sports betting in Texas, but wide open in Lake Charles, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
I don't see an influx of people driving across the border just to place a few wagers on their favorite sports teams.

Illegal online sports wagering is alive and well. If you're that desperate to drive to Louisiana or Oklahoma to put money on the Aggies, you're sure as hell won't think twice about placing an illegal online bet to save you the drive.
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The R platform in Texas does not support expansion of gambling.

The D platform currently promotes expansion of gambling for education funding.

For those of us who just want to place some bets without leaving the state, we're probably 3 to 10 years away (not expecting it in '19 session.....but maybe)
Bunk Moreland
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Since this is strictly pertaining to sports betting, unless a local book/lounge opens where I can place bets and watch tons of screens while being served free or cheap drinks by hot cocktail waitresses, then I prefer my current setup with my bookie and a credit line style.
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I don't know why they don't legalize in specific areas. I get you don't want to sh** where you eat, so why not open up Galveston for example? I don't know what you would do to service Dallas. Just put some big ass casino right before you cross the border with a big middle finger on the side that points towards Oklahoma.
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How much were sports betting laws ever enforced?
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I don't know if gambling states are the ass hole of the world because of the gambling or they were already world ass holes and just added gambling.

Montana looks like God's backyard but every corner store, mom&pop business and check cashing place has slot machines (pluarl). They are EVERYWHERE.

It hit would San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley really bad for sure.


If ANYTHING brings us closer to gambling then KEEP THAT SH_T OUT OF TEXAS.

Our economy is fine without it. It would only boost crime and Democrat house seats.
Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.

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I bet Tillman is just waiting to put up more Golden Nuggets everywhere.
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If ANYTHING brings us closer to gambling then KEEP THAT SH_T OUT OF TEXAS.

Our economy is fine without it. It would only boost crime and Democrat house seats.
You know you don't have to participate, right?

Gamble, don't gamble, I don't care. But it's the states' right to decide.

(I don't gamble.)
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ottc777 said:

crosswalk said:

It only struck down the federal law banning sports banning. Any state can still make it illegal.
I know nothing of the subject, why would the states do so if they can tax it and generate revenue off of it?
Because it's a SIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN!
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Camino said:

W said:

Texas will legalize sports gambling.

Houston is too close to Louisiana and Dallas is too close to Oklahoma --- can't let those states take the revenue. Gotta keep it in state
The lobbies for those states, particularly Louisiana - where there are full-scale, not-just-Indian, casinos - will continue to work the Texas legislature such that there will be no sports betting in Texas, but wide open in Lake Charles, Shreveport, and New Orleans.

This, and the Baptist.
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The baptists have a vote against it. But they aren't the only ones. Many Dems are against it as well.l because their usual constituents don't need another way to lose money. But of course it's easier to pick on the baptists.
The issue of casino has been discussed in the state legislature for at least 14 years - but the issue of "where" is the fight. Cities with clout are against some of the usual suspects (keep it on that coast for example). Until all the legislatures can score a political victory somehow, we will continue to drive to Louisiana (or Oklahoma etc) to gamble. I don't see this decision changing the fight any.
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Need to put it to a vote.
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Bobby Jimbo said:

AustinAg2012 said:

I bet tree-fiddy Texas won't legalize gambling.
Is this a paradox?
Depending on the size of the wager, it might be a "paradigm".
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AlphaCharlieUniformAggie said:

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I don't know if gambling states are the ass hole of the world because of the gambling or they were already world ass holes and just added gambling.

Montana looks like God's backyard but every corner store, mom&pop business and check cashing place has slot machines (pluarl). They are EVERYWHERE.

It hit would San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley really bad for sure.


If ANYTHING brings us closer to gambling then KEEP THAT SH_T OUT OF TEXAS.

Our economy is fine without it. It would only boost crime and Democrat house seats.
So do you also think the lottery should be illegal?

I'm not trying to pass judgement; I've always bunched gambling and playing the lottery in the same category so I'm curious your opinion. The Texas Lottery has been around for over 20 years, and is a large windfall for our education system.
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texancanuck11 said:

AlphaCharlieUniformAggie said:

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I don't know if gambling states are the ass hole of the world because of the gambling or they were already world ass holes and just added gambling.

Montana looks like God's backyard but every corner store, mom&pop business and check cashing place has slot machines (pluarl). They are EVERYWHERE.

It hit would San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley really bad for sure.


If ANYTHING brings us closer to gambling then KEEP THAT SH_T OUT OF TEXAS.

Our economy is fine without it. It would only boost crime and Democrat house seats.
So do you also think the lottery should be illegal?

I'm not trying to pass judgement; I've always bunched gambling and playing the lottery in the same category so I'm curious your opinion. The Texas Lottery has been around for over 20 years, and is a large windfall for our education system.


Of course I'm against the lottery.

They hold up the line at the corner store.
Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.

Steve McQueen
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AlphaCharlieUniformAggie said:

texancanuck11 said:

AlphaCharlieUniformAggie said:

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I don't know if gambling states are the ass hole of the world because of the gambling or they were already world ass holes and just added gambling.

Montana looks like God's backyard but every corner store, mom&pop business and check cashing place has slot machines (pluarl). They are EVERYWHERE.

It hit would San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley really bad for sure.


If ANYTHING brings us closer to gambling then KEEP THAT SH_T OUT OF TEXAS.

Our economy is fine without it. It would only boost crime and Democrat house seats.
So do you also think the lottery should be illegal?

I'm not trying to pass judgement; I've always bunched gambling and playing the lottery in the same category so I'm curious your opinion. The Texas Lottery has been around for over 20 years, and is a large windfall for our education system.


Of course I'm against the lottery.

They hold up the line at the corner store.
Well you're right about that. I agree that Texas' economy is fine, but if gambling taxation could be used for social services, road repairs, school, etc., would it still be a bad thing?
Amazing Moves
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Bible beaters in Texas will ruin it for everyone.
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BQAG02 said:

I bet Tillman is just waiting to put up more Golden Nuggets everywhere.
After putting one up in Lake Charles, I highly doubt he wants one here or in Galveston. He will fight with all his might to make sure that doesnt happen because his precious little resort in Lake Charles would become a ghost town. Ever go to Lauberge or Golden Nugget? 95% of the people you meet are from Houston.
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