Greg Abbott withholds support for Texas destination-resort casinos
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he does not currently support changing the state constitution to allow destination-resort casinos. He cited concerns about gambling-related harm and sports integrity, adding a hurdle to Las Vegas Sands’ stated resort ambitions in North Texas; any proposal would need a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers before going to voters.
Abbott’s position complicates Las Vegas Sands’ effort to secure legislative and voter approval for a Texas casino proposal.