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Texas Gambling
by Jerry "Jet"
Whittaker
Sept 23, 2006
Gambling in Texas:
Gambling is common in most of the states in US. In
Texas law, a bet is defined as "an agreement to win or
lose something of value solely or partially by chance"
with a few exceptions. Gambling is an activity accepted
by law in Texas. You will find each and every kind of
gambling in Texas. Casinos are very famous in Texas. You
will find card gambling, dice, slots machines, poker
gambling and other table games in Texas. Texas also
welcome sports gambling, sports betting, horse racing.
Casino gambling in Texas:
Texas is famous for casino gambling. There are lots of
casinos in Texas, which provides variety of casino
gambling games, like slots machine, video poker,
blackjack, bingo, stud, etc. Texas has a total of 10
casinos and 8 pari-mutuel facilities available. The
largest casino in Texas is Texas Treasure Casino Cruise.
Cruise casino gambling is very exciting in Texas.
Most famous gambling game in Texas is Texas Holdem.
Everyday there are so many people visited Texas casino
only to play Texas Holdem. It is a unique game of Texas.
There are lots of online gambling operators available in
Texas. Online gambling is also acquiring its popularity
within a short time due to its easy way of playing.
Gambling and Economy of Texas:
There is always debate on casino gambling whether it is
wrong or right. On moral ground gambling is considered
as wrong activity. But we can’t ignore economic impact
of gambling as its boost states economy.
But does the legalization of gambling deliver all it
promises? Gambling primarily increases tourism in Texas.
Its really help to govt. to accommodate good amount of
revenue. It is also reducing unemployment problem in
Texas. The promise of gambling also guarantees public
schools adequate staffing and more funds will be
available for scholarships or grants to local colleges.
Gambling law in Texas:
Gambling in Texas is legal. In 1995 Texas proposed to
legalization of casino gambling.
From the law, it is legal to gamble if:
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The gambler engaged in gambling in a private place,
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No person received any economic benefit other than
personal winnings and
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Except for the advantage of skill or luck, the risks
of losing and the chances of winning were the same
for all participants.
In
Texas
bingo, lotteries, racetrack betting, and
charitable raffles all have their own separate laws and
are not covered by the more general gambling law.
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