Harris County, Texas – The push to provide regulated, taxed and licensed sports betting Texas is now one more step.
Could a regulated sports betting market arrive in Texas?
What we know:
According to a press release, the representative of the State Sam Harless (R-Spring) House joins resolution 134 Wednesday to give Texans the opportunity to vote to find out if they want a regulated, taxed and approved sports betting market.
What they say:
“We appreciate the Harless representative introducing this constitutional amendment,” said Karina Kling, spokesperson for Texas Sports Bet Alliance. “At present, unregulated sports betting occurs throughout the state, endangering consumers and costs Texas for millions of tax revenues lost each year. It is time to let the Texans take control and decide If they want a strong regulatory framework for sports betting – like the 39 states that have already advanced.
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Dig more deeply:
According to a press release, efforts to legalize sports betting is supported by all the major professional sports teams in the state.
According to Survey carried out by the University of Houston60% of Texans support the legalization of online sports betting in Texas, while 74% of Texans support the legalization of the construction and operation of destination destination casinos in Texas.
What is the next step:
If the legislators approve the constitutional amendment, this will lead to a vote on the level of the State in November.
The source: Information above provided by the University of Houston survey and a press release.