Beto O'Rourke calls for legalizing casino gambling, sports betting in Texas

[AZProgressive]

Democrat Beto O’Rourke said if he’s elected governor he’s “inclined to support” expanding casino gambling and legal sports betting in Texas, the first time he’s publicly addressed the issue on the trail.

During a press conference in Dallas, O’Rourke said Texans are already going across state lines for casino gambling and sports betting and Texas is losing out on billions of dollars in revenues that are going to other states.

“From listening to Texans across the state, it’s one, a very popular proposal, and two, it would also help us address some of the challenges we have in reducing inflation and property taxes in the state,” O’Rourke said. “So I think that warrants a very close look and it’s something I’m inclined to support.”

O’Rourke’s has also talked about legalizing marijuana to produce more revenues for the state budget. The combination of additional money from gambling and marijuana would allow the state to reduce reliance on property taxes to fund the government.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/amp/Beto-O-Rourke-calls-for-legalizing-casino-17111406.php

[Omnipresent]

1. Republicans love gambling and smoking marijuana recreationally...

They just want Democrats to pass it, so they can blame and enjoy, at the same time.

[samsingh]

2. good - he needs to get people excited in Texas

[Jm7603]

3. Legalize them! Anyone who thinks Texans aren't

gambling and smoking pot any time they want is not paying attention. The casino gambling ban is just stupid and the pot ban is an excuse to arrest the "wrong" people and keep those for profit prisons full.

[Susan Calvin]

4. I hope that gets him plenty of attention.

Texas can't take much more of Republicans.

[Paladin]

5. Suits me. (nt)

[Susan Calvin]

6. Bump for one more rec. nt