Texas: Patrick's election loss could open the way for sports betting and iGaming

The biggest obstacle to expanding sports betting and online casinoОнлайн-казиноAn online casino is an internet gambling platform where users place bets on casino games with payouts in money or its equivalent, usually via a website or app. (iGamingiGamingiGaming is the online gambling industry: online casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries and bingo, delivered through websites and mobile apps.) in Texas may be gone by the next regular session of the state legislature in 2027, SBC Americas reports. The reason is the election results: on Tuesday, amid a broad Democratic victory, state House member Vikki Goodwin defeated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

According to the source, Patrick was a consistent opponent of expanding gambling in Texas and blocked several bills on the issue. His defeat changes the balance of power ahead of the next session, although the preview notes that other obstacles remain beyond him.

The preview does not specify which obstacles remain or which bills could be introduced in 2027. These details should be checked against the full SBC Americas article and as the session preparations unfold.

Editor's take

For operators and affiliates, Texas is still a prospect rather than a market with open legalization: the outcome depends on the 2027 session. It is worth tracking legislative initiatives and the stance of incoming lawmakers.