{"id":170305,"date":"2025-03-17T11:47:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/?p=170305"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:47:41","slug":"texas-lawmakers-oppose-attempt-to-expand-sports-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/03\/texas-lawmakers-oppose-attempt-to-expand-sports-betting","title":{"rendered":"Texas Lawmakers Oppose Attempt to Expand Sports Betting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A dozen Texas House Republicans stepped forward last week to say they would oppose \u201cany attempt to expand gambling\u201d this session.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Each replaced a member who voted in favor of sports betting in 2023. Two years ago, the measure passed the 150-member House with 101 votes, but was then immediately squashed when it progressed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Recent opposition casts more doubt on the future of sports betting in the Lone Star State. It comes on the back of continued controversy over the Texas Lottery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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