Texas Elections Remove Major Gambling Roadblock, but Legalization Still Faces Hurdles
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Dan Patrick, one of the staunchest opponents of gambling expansion, has lost his race, one of several key seat flips in Texas, which could give gambling supporters fresh hopes for legalization. Texas’ midterm elections made headlines as they reshaped the state’s political leadership, removing one of the biggest obstacles to gambling expansion and potentially opening a path for casino and sports betting legislation that has repeatedly stalled. Democrat Vikki Goodwin ’s upset win over longtime Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in Tuesday’s midterm elections is particularly significant.
Source: Gambling Insider
