It has been estimated that Texans spend $2.5 billion a year in border casinos in other states.
This is a state that loves its sport and loves to bet. All three of the state’s NBA teams have won championships, the Houston Astros have won the World Series and the Dallas Stars have won the Stanley Cup. And the state is home to some of the country’s most famous pro sports teams as well as a long list of outstanding college programs.Īmong the teams who play here are the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, officially the sports team with the highest brand value in the world. Its population, at more than 29 million, is second only to California. Texas could potentially have one of the most lucrative sports betting markets in the United States.