A large-scale operation in the Galveston area resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of over $2 million in cash and gambling machines. The investigation, which began in June, targeted illegal gambling dens across multiple cities.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a private home, seizing 26 illegal gambling machines and arresting six suspects. Drugs were also found on the premises.
Roy Alexander, a former Texas Tech wide receiver, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over a six-game suspension for betting on sports. Alexander argues that his bets were small and did not impact game integrity.
Texas has strict gambling laws, but there are a few exceptions. Here's what you need to know about legal gambling in the Lone Star State.