Texas lawmakers consider casinos; Mattress Mack is ready to 'roll the dice'
Texas lawmakers considering legalizing gambling
FOX 26 Reporter has more on why Texas lawmakers are considering legalizing gambling. One well-known Houstonian shared his support for the measure.
HOUSTON - Texas lawmakers are now considering legislation that would allow a number of casino resorts to build in the state.
A multi-million-dollar TV and radio advertising campaign started Thursday by Las Vegas Sands. According to Las Vegas Sands Senior Vice President Andy Abboud, they’re excited about possibly bringing resorts to Texas and they’re supporting the proposed legislation.
"The Texas Destination Resort Alliance will keep Texans informed on our efforts to bring destination resorts to Texas," said Abboud. "We are excited to tell the story about what these resorts can bring to the state, including tens of thousands of jobs. We look forward engaging Texans in our ongoing efforts, as well as continuing to work with the legislature to give voters the chance to make destination resorts a reality."