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The billionaire owner of the largest casino operator in the world has his eyes set on the state Capitol in Austin, hoping to convince state lawmakers to legalize casino gambling in Texas.

Sheldon Adelson—multi-billionaire casino tycoon, GOP national mega-donor, and chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation—has made striking moves recently in the political chess game of the Texas legislature.

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This election cycle, he and his wife poured $4.5 million into Texas Republicans’ campaign to keep control of the state House, which made him one of the top donors of the season. Now, he’s hired 10 high-powered lobbyists to go to Austin and influence state lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session.

Adelson’s noteworthy lobbyist crew includes current and former high-ranking government officials, including former chiefs of staff to disgraced Speakers of the Texas House Joe Straus and Dennis Bonnen.

Adelson’s moves raise questions and rumors of what they are planning in the Lone Star State, as the legislature begins in just over a month. This week, however, one of Las Vegas Sands’ lobbyists made their plans clear—they view Texas as a potential jackpot for their business, and they’re upping the ante in their quest to bring casinos here.

“We view Texas as a worldwide destination and one of the top potential markets in the entire world,” said lobbyist Andy Abboud during a conference hosted by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. He spoke for over half an hour on their proposal to legalize casinos.

“Texas is considered the biggest plum still waiting to be out there in the history of hospitality and gaming,” Abboud said.

“The entrance of someone with gravitas and deep pockets such as Sheldon Adelson could be just what the pro-gambling movement needs to unify its efforts behind a common goal,” Mark P. Jones, a fellow in political science at Rice University’s Baker Institute, told Casino.org.

“It could well be that Adelson’s donations were a twofer, helping to ensure continued GOP control over congressional redistricting in Texas and strength in the U.S. House, while also earning the gratitude of Texas Republican legislators for helping them retain control of the Texas House, with an eye toward the adoption of casino gambling in 2021,” said Jones.

Furthermore, some see the present as a prime opportunity to sway lawmakers to legalize commercial casinos, since the state government is facing a cash shortfall due to coronavirus shutdowns. They argue the increased tax dollars would be a windfall for the state.

“Now may be the best opportunity that casino gambling has had in quite a while,” said State Rep. Joe Deshotel, a Port Arthur Democrat who tried unsuccessfully last legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment legalizing casino gambling along the Texas coast.

But would casinos ultimately help or harm Texans? Evidence suggests the latter.

“Evidence from the health and social sciences suggests that the new American casinos are associated with a range of negative health, economic, political, intellectual, and social outcomes,” wrote the Institute for American Values in a comprehensive report on the consequences of casinos. “For this reason, we view state sponsorship of casino gambling as a regressive and damaging policy.”

The IAV report details how the presence of a local casino—many of which are not Las Vegas-style resort hotels, but rather just large facilities full of computer gambling machines—essentially acts as a parasite on the community.

“Numerous studies show that living close to a casino is a key factor in more frequent gambling. More frequent gambling increases the risk of serious problem gambling,” read the report.

“Problem and pathological gamblers” are who casinos rely on for 35 to 50 percent of their revenue, according to the report. Extracting and exhausting money from these problem gamblers—often low-income citizens—consequently wreaks havoc on local families, children, businesses, and communities.

Additionally, according to the economists at the National Association of Realtors, the impact of casinos on neighboring property values is also “unambiguously negative.” Unlike businesses such as movie theaters or sports stadiums, which are time-limited entertainment and often encourage nearby shops and economic flourishing, casinos are specifically engineered to be an all-consuming place, where customers often do not leave until their money is drained.

“The social costs associated with gambling can be substantial, frequently referenced as crime, bankruptcy, and various forms of social degradation,” wrote the NAR.

“Personal bankruptcy rates are higher in communities with nearby casinos. The rates are highest in areas where the casinos have been the longest,” the report continued.

Texans concerned about legalized casino gambling can contact their state representative and state senator. The Texas legislature begins their session on January 12.

There is one Indian casino in Texas, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass. Texas has three federally-recognized tribes but only the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe is authorized to own and operate a casino under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1987.

News Headlines

U.S. Supreme Court asks Justice Department to weigh in on Tigua Indians Case v. TexasFebruary 26, 2021 - Texas and Texas tribes have fought over gambling rights for nearly 30 years. This week the Supreme Court issued a brief order for the Justice Dept to weigh in on the case.... Read moreTexas casino legalization sought by Las Vegas SandsDecember 14, 2020 - Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his Las Vegas Sands company see Texas as a super huge opportunity for future growth of Sands Casinos. The company is pushing Texas legislators for... Read more Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino reopens Oct 1September 27, 2020 - The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino announced in a press release last week that it will reopen Thursday October 1. The casino has been closed since March 19, 2020 for COVID-19.... Read moreAlabama-Coushatta Tribe's casino has $170M impact on East Texas economyMarch 20, 2020 - Naskila Gaming is the second largest employer in Polk County and 'supports more than 700 local jobs, numerous educational programs, health care facilities, housing programs... Read more Headlines continued...

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Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
7777 Lucky Eagle Drive
Eagle Pass, Texas 78852
(888) 255-8259

Naskila Gaming
Former Livingston Entertainment Center
333 State Park Road 56
Livingston, Texas 77351
936.563.2WIN
936.563.2946

Speaking Rock Casino (Closed 2002)
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center (Opened 2016)
122 South Old Pueblo Road
El Paso, TX 79907

History of Texas Indian Casinos

In 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that since federally recognized Indian tribes are considered sovereign entities they could have casinos outside of state jurisdiction.

Texas has three federally-recognized tribes:

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Route 3 Box 640
Livingston, TX 77351

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
Kickapoo Traditional Council
Post Office Box 972
Eagle Pass, TX 78853

Tigua Reservation
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
Post Office Box 17579
El Paso, TX 79917

This 1987 Supreme Court ruling led to the 1987 Registration Act followed by the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Only the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is authorized under the IGRA to operate a casino.

The Tigua and Alabama-Coushatta tribes were granted federal recognition under the 1987 Indian Restoration Act, but were specifically prohibited by that act from casino operations.

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino

In 1996 the Kickapoo established the Lucky Eagle Casino in the small town of Eagle Pass about 100 miles south of San Antonio.

In 2008 the Texas Attorney General's office sued over the legality of the casino even though the Kickapoo are an IGRA tribe. The case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court after the tribe lost in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Tigua's Speaking Rock Casino

In 1992 the Tigua tribe of El Paso petitioned Governor Ann Richards to negotiate a gaming compact for an Indian casino on their reservation, however, the governor rejected their request.

The Tigua felt their rights under federal law were ignored, so in 1993, they opened the Speaking Rock Casino without state approval. That began a ten year battle in the courts over the legality of their casino.

In 2015 a court decision and endorsement by the U.S. Interior Department determined the casino should have never been closed. The tribe plans to reopen with Federal help. In the meantime the casino reopened as the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in 2016. There is currently no gambling, but the tribe intends to reintroduce Class II gambling in the near future.

Alabama-Coushatta Casino

In 2001 the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas opened a tribal casino in Livingston, Texas. After nine months of operations it was forced to close after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the tribe was violating the 1987 Indian Restoration Act which prohibited their operating a casino.

The casino generated $1 million/month for its tribal members during is operation.

In 2015 the tribe received a federal decision similar to the Tigua. The US Interior Department determined their casino should have never been closed and could now reopen with Class II electronic gambling. In May 2016 the tribe reopened their casino and bingo hall as the Naskila Entertainment.

News Articles

Texas casino legalization sought by Las Vegas Sands

December 14, 2020

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his Las Vegas Sands company see Texas as a super huge opportunity for future growth of Sands Casinos. The company is pushing for casino legalization in the upcoming legislative session.

A Sands spokesman told the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association last week:

'Texas is a worldwide destination and one of the top potential markets in the entire world.

'Texas is considered the biggest plum still waiting to be out there in the history of hospitality and gaming.'

Sands proposes a limited number of destination resorts near large Texas cities rather than state-wide gambling.

Sheldon and Miriam Adelson have been among the top donators to the Texas Republican Party and donated $4.5 million last September to the Republican State Leadership Committee.

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U.S. House Bill would restore Texas Indian Gaming

May 12, 2019

A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would protect the Indian gaming rights of two Texas tribes that have long been denied by the state's attorney general.

The bill is HR 759 titled 'Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Act of 2019'. Ref congress.gov

Texas is home to three federally-recognized Native American tribes. All three have been approved by the U.S. Department of Interior to conduct Indian gaming on their lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory.

However, the Texas attorney general has spent years and millions of dollars fighting to prevent gaming by two tribes while allowing it for the third tribe. The Texas AG has shut down these Indian casinos:

Speaking Rock Casino operated by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

Naskila Gaming operated by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

Only the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino continues to operate without state interference. The casino is owned by the Traditional Kickapoo Tribe of Texas in Eagle Pass.

Bill HR 759 was introduced by U.S. Rep Brian Babin and do-sponsored by 24 Republicans and Democrats.

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Texas Bill Would Allow 12 Casino Resorts

March 06, 2019

Many Texas politicians believe the state is losing millions of dollars in potential tax revenues from casino gambling as neighboring states draw Texans into their casinos. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and soon Arkansas all have full-scale gambling.

Texas has prohibited commercial casinos. There is only one casino in the state, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle which is Native American and offers only electronic gaming machines.

This week State Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) introduced House Bill 3043 to legalize casino gambling and authorize up to twelve casino resorts.

The bill requires local elections for voter approval before a casino could be built.

'We need to come up with taxing revenue that doesn't come from raising folks' property taxes,' Gutierrez said.

The odds of Bill 3043 becoming law are not good. If passed, Governor Greg Abbott (R) would likely veto it. The Governor has publicly opposed casino legislation.

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News Headlines Continued

U.S. House Bill would restore Texas Indian GamingMay 12, 2019 - The Texas attorney general has shut down federally-approved Indian gaming by two of the state's three tribes, while allowing the third to operate since 1996.... Read moreTexas Shuts Down Speaking Rock's Casino OperationMarch 29, 2019 - The Texas Attorney General issued a permanent injunction yesterday against slot machines at the Speaking Rock Entertainment Center.... Read moreTexas Bill Would Allow 12 Casino ResortsMarch 06, 2019 - House Bill 3043 was introduced in Austin this week to legalize casino gambling in Texas and authorize casino resorts in twelve cities. Local voter approval would be required.... Read moreSpeaking Rock Casino Loses Latest Court Fight to Stay OpenFebruary 15, 2019 - The State of Texas sued and won a case in U.S. District Court of El Paso seeking to shut down the Speaking Rock Casino of the Tigua Tribe.... Read morePolk County Commissioners vote to support Naskila GamingApril 27, 2018 - Polk County Commissioners have given their approval for the continued operation of Naskila Gaming, a tribe-operated electronic bingo parlor.... Read moreNaskila Entertainment ordered closed by federal judge02.07.2018 - The electronic gaming hall owned by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe was ordered to close by a federal judge this week. The gaming venue was located north of Beaumont 90 miles away.... Read more

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11.12.2014 Texas Expanded Gaming Bill Introduced

03.28.2013 Texas's Only casino Lucky Eagle Succeeds in Helping Tribe
01.24.2013 Possible Texas Gaming Expansion

04.14.2011 Investors ready for legalized casinos in Texas
02.15.2011 Gaming Texas Still A Divided Issue With Lawmakers
01.08.2011 Poll Results: Texans in favor of gambling

12.31.2010 New gaming expansion law to be introduced next month
10.08.2010 54 percent of surveyed voters support legalized casino
05.24.2010 Texans favor legalized casinos 57%-33%
04.27.2010 Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino installing new games

10.19.2009 Grand Prairie horse track back on the auction block
09.29.2009 Chickasaws bid $27 million for bankrupt Grand Prairie horse track
08.10.2009 Tiguas dispute court's ruling to shut down slots and sweepstakes
05.18.2009 Casino gambling bill is dead

03.30.2009 Tigua asking lawmakers to reopen Speaking Rock Casino
02.25.2009 Major casino bill introduced in Texas legislature
02.24.2009 Galveston eyes casinos to stay afloat
02.20.2009 Bill would legalize Texas Indian casinos

12.31.2008 Tigua Tribe hopes to reopen Speaking Rock Casino
12.13.2008 Alabama-Coushatta and Tigua hope to reopen casinos
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