Texas has some of the toughest gambling laws in the country. Only state-run lotteries, horse racing, and charity events are allowed. Yet, secret betting places and trusted offshore sportsbooks accept bets from Texans. State law sees unauthorized gambling as a serious crime. Those caught can face up to $4,000 in fines and a year in…

The Lone Star State has been slow to allow sports betting. This is because of a 2018 Supreme Court decision that changed the rules. Most states quickly made sports betting legal. But Texas took a different route, showing its complex views on gaming.This slow start opened doors for new ideas. The PGA Tour’s deal with…