Texas Casino Legislation won´t pass in 2021
Wednesday 19 de May 2021 / 03:12
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(Texas).- Legalizing casino gambling and sports betting in Texas is unlikely to happen in 2021 after the state legislature failed to vote on bills regarding either activity when it was scheduled to.
The company, which recently sold its two Las Vegas Strip casinos, was arguably the driving force behind the move towards gambling expansion. Sands was hoping to build a casino resort in the state and according to multiple reports, it was eying the Dallas market.
Unfortunately for Texas-based gamblers, the anti-gambling strain of the political spectrum was too strong. And since the legislation was centered around a constitutional amendment, it required a two-thirds majority to pass.
In February, as the public support for expanded gambling was picking up steam, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that sports betting legislation “wouldn’t see the light of day” this legislative session. He was right.
Fortunately for those that want to see this legislation passed, it appears that Sands will continue their lobbying efforts in subsequent sessions.
“We have said from the beginning that we’re committed to Texas for the long haul,” said Andy Abboud, Las Vegas Sands’ senior vice president of government relations in a statement. “We have made great strides this session and have enjoyed meeting with lawmakers about our vision for destination resorts and answering all the questions they have.”
Categoría:Legislation
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País: United States
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