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Texas lieutenant governor-elect Goodwin backs regulated casino legislation

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Texas lieutenant governor-elect Vikki Goodwin said she would support legislation allowing casino resorts if voters in the state wanted them. Her comments come after she defeated incumbent Dan Patrick in the election; the article also reports that Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has not stated a similarly explicit position on casinos.

Goodwin’s stated position could shape debate over proposals to legalise casino resorts in Texas.

End-of-day close Caesars Entertainment (CZR), USD, to 3 November 2026
Story date21 September 20263 November 2026

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Las Vegas Sands reaffirms Macau commitment and rejects prediction market expansion

Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive Patrick Dumont reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Macau and ruled out prediction market expansion. Speaking to Bloomberg TV at The Venetian Macao, Dumont expressed confidence in Macau’s long-term outlook despite four consecutive months of slowing gaming revenue.

Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive Patrick Dumont said the company remains committed to Macau and does not intend to enter prediction markets, in an interview with Bloomberg TV at The Venetian Macao. The comments were reported after gaming revenue in Macau had slowed for four consecutive months.

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