Texas Governor Is Open to Casino Expansion if Re-Elected
Texas Governor Abbott is open to expanding gambling in the state if he manages to win re-election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is open to expanding casino gambling in the state if re-elected. He doesn't want to put slot machines in every corner store and he doesn’t want Texans to lose money.
Texas Governor Abbott is open to expanding gambling in Texas. Beto O'Rourke is the main opponent of this plan. The Republican Party of Texas is opposed to gambling expansion. The next legislative session in the state starts in January. It will be difficult to negotiate strict laws and opposition from certain political circles.
Texas is a desirable state for casino companies due to its large population. The main forms of legal gambling currently available in Texas include the state lottery, certain types of bingo, and horse and dog racing. There is only one tribal casino up and running in the Texas. In 2020, gaming companies applied major pressure on the government to allow resort casinos and sports betting.