sports gambling

Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some of the most influential people in Texas sports.

A multitude of sports betting bills have been introduced to the legislature, with three advancing in the Senate.

A state senator has filed legislation to legalize sports betting in a way that closely aligns with the governor’s vision for expanding gaming across the state. But it already faces pushback.

Kansas' gaming law, which followed years of legislative debate over the merits of sports betting, is written to allow sports betting companies who partner with casinos to deduct promotional subsidies from taxable revenue.

Legal sports betting in Kansas came with mobile casinos that offer easy access to place wagers online. Experts say that also comes with a higher risk of addiction.

A bill allowing sports betting in Oklahoma is dead for this legislative session.

Kansas Lottery officials expect to see a large spike in bets placed for the Super Bowl. But the state will only get a small amount of the revenue generated from the big game — if the state-owned casinos make any money at all.

People who work with problem gamblers say more money needs to be allocated to treat gambling addictions.

The first few weeks of legal sports betting saw high interest from people in Kansas but decades ago, placing a bet involved a whole network of shady characters.

Kansas legalized wagering on sports just in time for football season. At Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, fans filled the sportsbook room eager to place bets.