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Las Vegas Sands continues casino push in Fort Worth-Dallas.

Las Vegas Sands Expands Dallas Tech Hiring Amid Texas Casino Debate

Despite setbacks and political opposition in Texas, Las Vegas Sands continues to ramp up hiring of tech specialists for eventual casino

Posted on: May 11, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

A Grand Jury clears The Lodge Card Club of any wrongdoing.

Grand Jury Clears Way for Texas Lodge Poker Room Reopening

The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, TX, which was shut down in March, is preparing to reopen after a Grand Jury cleared it of any wrongdoing

Posted on: April 29, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Texas governor says he's still against casinos in the state.

Abbott Balks at Casino Legalization in Texas Ahead of Legislative Session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains steadfast against legalizing casinos in the state as millions of dollars flow to neighboring states

Posted on: April 17, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Three were arrested in a raid of a game room in Kemp, TX.

Three Arrested in Henderson County, TX, Game Room Gambling Raid

Authorities raided an illegal game room in Kemp, TX, this week, arresting three people on various gambling charges

Posted on: April 13, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

The Lodge is Texas saw money laundering allegations dropped, but the cardroom still faces a illegal gambling probe.

Texas Drops Money Laundering Probe Into The Lodge, But Illegal Gambling Case Continues

The Lodge Card Room in Round Rock, TX, is still under investigation for illegal gambling and its assets remain frozen

Posted on: April 13, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

The Lodge poker club will remain shuttered for foreseeable future.

The Lodge Shuts Down Round Rock Poker Room

After getting raided earlier this month, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock has officially closed and all employees have been laid off

Posted on: March 25, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Gambler has talked about how he manipulated the Texas Lottery in 2023 to win millions.

‘Joker’ Talks About How His Cartel Took Over the Texas Lottery in 2023

A gambler known as 'Joker' says he was behind a scheme that took advantage of lax Texas Lottery rules to net him and his cartel millions

Posted on: March 24, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Texas authorities seize 50 gambling machines in raid.

50 Gaming Machines Found in Texas Raid 4 Years After Previous Bust at Site

Texas authorities recently raided a site that had 50 illegal gambling machines four years after 100 machines were seized at the same site

Posted on: March 20, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Alcohol commission officials raided a poker club in Texas this week.

Texas Alcohol Commission Raids The Lodge Poker Club in Round Rock

Agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission raided The Lodge poker club in Round Rock, but no arrests were made

Posted on: March 12, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Hitchcock, TX, mayor swept in several taids

Texas Mayor Rounded Up in Massive Illegal Gambling Sting

The town of Hitchcock, TX, was the site last week of several raids on businesses suspected of operating illegal gambling machines

Posted on: February 23, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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Las Vegas Sands Expands Dallas Tech Hiring Amid Texas Casino Debate

Grand Jury Clears Way for Texas Lodge Poker Room Reopening

Abbott Balks at Casino Legalization in Texas Ahead of Legislative Session

Three Arrested in Henderson County, TX, Game Room Gambling Raid

Texas Drops Money Laundering Probe Into The Lodge, But Illegal Gambling Case Continues

The Lodge Shuts Down Round Rock Poker Room

‘Joker’ Talks About How His Cartel Took Over the Texas Lottery in 2023

50 Gaming Machines Found in Texas Raid 4 Years After Previous Bust at Site

Texas Alcohol Commission Raids The Lodge Poker Club in Round Rock

Texas Mayor Rounded Up in Massive Illegal Gambling Sting

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