The only forms of gambling voters have affirmed are charitable bingo, horse racing, and a state lottery. The only forms of legalized Texas gambling are ones specifically approved by voters in a constitutional referendum. Live and off-track betting is available at horse and greyhound racing venues in Texas. The lack of Texas casinos probably helps the tracks remain active. The racing industry also fares better in Texas than other locales. These are very popular compared to most other states due to the lack of other Texas casinos and gambling options. It also has in-state drawings like L otto Texas, Texas Two Step, Texas Triple Chance, All or Nothing, Pick 3, Daily 4, and Cash 5.Ĭharities may spread bingo for fundraising purposes. Texas is included in the multi-state drawings like Powerball and Mega Millions. One is an instant game that involves scratch-off tickets. The Texas Lottery sells two types of lottery tickets. If the Texas gambling laws were to change, this might as well. There are no other Texas casinos currently operating within its borders. There are about 3,300 machines at the Lucky Eagle Casino on that reservation. Slots, video poker, electronic table games and live poker are spread. It is the only Texas casino in the state. The Kickapoo tribe has a southern Texas casino. There are a few forms of live gambling permitted in Texas. The only forms of legalized gambling permitted off that reservation are a state lottery, charitable bingo and horse racing, which includes live and off-track betting. The games available are slots, video poker, bingo, electronic table games, and live poker. It is located near the Mexico border on the Kickapoo reservation. There are also casinos just across the New Mexico border.

Lake Charles, Louisiana is just east of the Texas state line. Oklahoma stacks casinos along its border with Texas. Every state that borders Texas offers casinos. The same cannot be said about its neighbors. Texas casinos and gambling is not very common within its borders.

Online gambling status: Horse racing is the only form of legal online gambling.

Smoking ban: Texas does not have a statewide smoking ban.

Texas Gambling Age: 18 for lottery and bingo, 21 for racing and Kickapoo Casino.

Estimated Gambling Revenue: $4.6 billion.

Estimated Tax Revenue from Gambling: $1.2 billion.

Year Texas Regulated Gambling: Bingo (1982), Horse racing (1987), Lottery (1991), Kickapoo Casino (1996).

Texas gambling laws age