Why Texas Should Just Admit It Loves Online Casinos

Ah, Texas. Land of brisket, big trucks, and… bizarre double standards. For a state that prides itself on freedom and enterprise, it sure gets jittery at the idea of legalizing online casinos. Why? Because apparently, betting $20 on a digital roulette wheel is somehow more sinful than blowing it on scratch-offs at the gas station or bingo at the Catholic church hall. Texas should just admit it loves online casinos, and guess what... y'all already do.

God Bless Texas!

Let’s not pretend Texans aren’t already gambling online. Sites like Sugar Shack, Caliente Casino, and Sweepstakes Online are thriving—without any state regulation, oversight, or benefit to the Texas economy. That’s right, millions of dollars are already flowing out of state while lawmakers plug their ears and mumble something about “family values.”

Meanwhile, those same lawmakers cash checks from fantasy sports apps, drink bourbon at campaign galas, and vote to expand the lottery. But heaven forbid you play a little blackjack on your phone. Because that, my friend, is the end of civilization.

Safe Online Gaming has found that legalizing online casinos would bring jobs, tax revenue, consumer protections, and finally drag the Lone Star State into the 21st century. But instead, we’re stuck pretending this is still a prairie town with saloon shootouts and moral panic over poker chips.

Let’s call it what it is: hypocrisy with a cowboy hat.

If Texas wants to lead, it’s time to stop clutching pearls and start regulating what everyone is already doing. The only gamble we’re making now is pretending prohibition works. Spoiler: it never has.

So go ahead, lawmakers. Keep acting shocked while your constituents play Sugar Shack on the toilet. Or maybe, just maybe, embrace reality—and rake in the JACKPOT!