Friday, June 27, 2025

Las Vegas Investors Advocate for Legalized Gambling in Texas

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In Texas, the long-standing fight to legalize gambling faced a significant moment when the Dallas Mavericks were purchased by a group linked to the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, led by Miriam Adelson. With ambitions to lobby for legalized gambling in a state that remains one of the few yet to do so, the new owners recently proposed a rezoning plan for a property near the former Texas stadium to build a casino and shopping areas. Despite hiring over 100 lobbyists for support, their efforts were met with substantial local backlash, resulting in the proposal being shot down. However, with the Mavericks as part of their strategy, the Sands group is expected to continue pushing for legalization in the future, trying to capitalize on what they view as an opportunity in a market rife with illegal betting.

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