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Texas Sports Betting & Casinos 2026
Sports betting and online casinos are not legal in Texas, and full casinos are banned. The Texas Lottery, horse racing, a few tribal gaming venues and sweepstakes casinos are the legal options.
Sports betting✕ Not legal
Online casino✕ Not legal
Land-based gaming3 tribal venues
Minimum age18+ (lottery and sweeps)
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Legal ways to play in Texas
Tribal gaming venuesBingo-style machines at three tribal venues
Horse racingLive and simulcast racing at licensed tracks
Texas LotteryDraw games and scratchers
Sweepstakes casinosFree-to-play social casinos with sweeps prizes are available online
Why there’s no legal sports betting in Texas
Texas needs a constitutional amendment, approved by two-thirds of both chambers and then by voters, to legalize sports betting or casinos.
A betting amendment passed the House in 2023 but stalled in the Senate. The legislature next meets in January 2027.
Online casinos in Texas
Not legal. Texas has no licensed online casinos and no full casinos.
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle, Naskila and Speaking Rock offer bingo-based gaming machines.
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle CasinoNaskila CasinoSpeaking Rock Entertainment Center
What’s legal in Texas?
✓Texas Lottery
✓Horse racing
✓Sweepstakes and social casinos
✕Online or retail sports betting
✕Online real-money casinos
✕Full casinos
Texas teams
You can only bet on these teams legally in states where sports betting is legal.
Dallas CowboysHouston TexansDallas MavericksHouston RocketsSan Antonio SpursTexas RangersHouston AstrosDallas StarsTexas LonghornsTexas A&M Aggies
Offshore sites and prediction markets
Offshore sportsbooksSites such as BetOnline and MyBookie are not licensed in Texas, so state player protections do not apply. See all operator reviews.
Prediction marketsPrediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket offer sports event contracts in Texas under federal rules. Availability can change, so check each review first.
What’s next for Texas
•The legislature next meets in January 2027
•Any change would still need a statewide vote
•Sportsbook and casino groups continue to lobby for legalization
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Texas?
No. Sports betting is not legal in Texas.
Is online casino gambling legal in Texas?
No. Real-money online casinos are not legal.
Are there casinos in Texas?
No full casinos. Three tribal venues offer bingo-based gaming machines.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Texas?
There is no ban on sweepstakes casinos in Texas, and most brands accept players there.
Why can’t Texas legalize sports betting quickly?
It needs a constitutional amendment approved by the legislature and then by voters.
Are offshore sportsbooks legal in Texas?
Offshore sportsbooks are not licensed in Texas, so state player protections do not apply.
Can I use prediction markets in Texas?
Federally regulated prediction markets currently offer sports event contracts in Texas. Availability can change.
When could Texas legalize sports betting?
Not before the 2027 legislative session, and voters would then need to approve it.
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