The sluggish pace likely stems from a combination of deep-rooted baptist culture and multiple constitutional hurdles that make it exceedingly difficult for a Senate or House member to push through a Texas sports betting bill. Texas has always been on the lower end of the sports-betting-regulation spectrum. Latest News on Texas Sports Betting Legislation Permitted Sports Betting Operators: No current options.Estimated Sports Betting Revenue: To be determined.Horse racing: Inland (retail only) and Offshore.College Sports Betting: Offshore sites only.Live/In-Play Betting: Through offshore sites only.Online Sportsbooks: Through offshore sites only.
Offline Betting in Person: No current options.Minimum Sports Betting Age in Texas: 18 (through offshore sites).Legal Sports Betting: In-Person (no current options), Online/Mobile (through offshore sites only).Below is an overview of the current sports betting situation in the state. This is unlikely to change in the near future as HB 1942 failed to receive consideration from the Senate during the 2023 Texas legislative session. Sports betting options in Texas are currently all via offshore as domestic gambling in the state is yet to be legalized. First Two Deposits Matched Up To $1,000 (2x $500)
