Mattress Mack is Against Texas Legalizing Sports Betting

Despite being one of the most high-profile sports bettors in the US, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale opposes his home state of Texas legalizing online sports betting. The Houston-based furniture store tycoon questioned new legislation in Texas that would legalize sports betting; he believes that allowing online sports betting would lead to increased levels of gambling … Read more

Two Sports Betting Bills Introduced in Texas

Texas sports betting back on the menu Texas state legislators are taking another crack at legalizing sports betting with a pair of initiatives.  legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in Texas” Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) both submitted bills on Monday that would “legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in Texas.” … Read more