Abbott, sports betting

Abbott warms to online sports betting but Senate roadblocks persist
Greg Abbott this week signaled he is open to authorizing online sports betting, though his support is unlikely to sway state senators blocking its legalization. Abbott has gradually softened his stance on gambling.
Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with Texans betting on sports
Abbott told the Houston Chronicle he'd be "shocked" if there weren't people in Texas who already bet on sports.
Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Sports betting in Texas has one big champion: Greg Abbott
Advocates lobbying for sports betting and gambling legislation in Texas now have the support of Texas Govenor Greg Abbott.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells podcast he supports online sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he now supports online sports gambling. During the Houston Chronicle's, Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said, "I don't have a problem with online sports betting. The reality is that I'd be shocked if there were not some Texans that do it already."
Gov. Abbott: No Objections To Texas Sports Betting Legalization
Gov. Greg Abbott told the Houston Chronicle he has no objections to legalizing Texas sports betting, adding to growing momentum.
Texas governor OK with legal sports betting, but his words may not matter
The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call a Senate vote.
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SAN ANTONIO - Texas is one of just 11 states that still do not have some sort of online sports betting.But according to recent comments made by Governor Greg Ab
Abbott speaks on online sports betting
Gov. Abbott said he is open to the idea of allowing online sports betting in Texas, but he didn't exactly give a full endorsement.
Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
The comments are some of the governor's strongest in support of an industry that has ramped up its lobbying and political ...
Gov. Greg Abbott in favor of allowing voters to decide on legalized gambling in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state. Legalizing ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Supports Legalizing Sports Gambling, Says He Would Be 'Shocked' If There 'Were Not Some Texans Who Do It Already'
The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House ...
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A rest area on the Louisiana-Texas border helps show popularity of Super Bowl sports betting
The rest area offers a convenient place to gamble because online sports betting has not been legalized in Texas, pushing ...