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In Texas, the main opponent of casino and sports betting legalization lost the election 🔹3 in November, Texas Lieutena...

05.11.2026, 22:39 ШО, АЗАРТНИЙ? ↗

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In Texas, the main opponent of casino and sports betting legalization lost the election

🔹3 in November, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who for years blocked efforts to legalize casinos and sports betting, lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin. She supports holding a referendum in which state residents would decide the legalization question themselves. The governor’s office will also go to the Democrats: Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.

🔹This opens new opportunities for the gaming industry in one of the largest U.S. markets, where commercial casinos and sports betting are still banned. Las Vegas Sands, which has lobbied for casino openings for years, has a particular interest in Texas. By cited estimates, the Adelson family and entities associated with the company spent about $29 million on political activity in the state, but previous attempts to change the law were unsuccessful.

🔹However, a change in state leadership does not automatically mean legalization. Amending the constitution requires support from two-thirds of both legislative chambers, followed by voter approval in a referendum. In addition, Hinojosa herself voted against legalizing casinos and sports betting in 2023.

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У Техасі вибори програв головний противник легалізації казино та спортивних ставок

🔹3 листопада віцегубернатор Техасу Ден Патрік, який роками блокував спроби легалізувати казино та спортивний беттінг, програв демократці Віккі Гудвін. Вона виступає за проведення референдуму, на якому жителі штату самі вирішили б питання легалізації. Губернаторське крісло також перейде до демократів: Джина Інохоса перемогла чинного губернатора Грега Ебботта.

🔹Це відкриває нові можливості для ігорного бізнесу на одному з найбільших ринків США, де комерційні казино та спортивні ставки досі заборонені. Особливий інтерес до Техасу має Las Vegas Sands, яка роками лобіює відкриття казино. За наведеними оцінками, родина Адельсонів і пов’язані з компанією структури витратили на політичну діяльність у штаті близько $29 млн, однак попередні спроби змінити законодавство не мали успіху.

🔹Втім, зміна керівництва штату ще не означає автоматичної легалізації. Для внесення змін до конституції потрібна підтримка двох третин обох палат парламенту, а потім схвалення виборців на референдумі. Крім того, сама Інохоса у 2023 році голосувала проти легалізації казино та спортивних ставок.

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