“We are excited to see the process moving along. Overwhelmingly, Texans want the opportunity to decide this issue at the ballot box. HJR 111, once approved by voters, will create a mechanism by which full-scale destination resorts will be created in a limited number of sites across Texas without expanding the footprint of gambling. This is a big step towards creating more than 75,000 new jobs and keeping billions of dollars here in Texas when we need it most.”

- Mike Lavigne, Win For Texas spokesman.

Statement

Check out this recap video of the Win For Texas Day at the Capitol. Senator Chuy Hinojosa speaks to the 800 attendees from the south steps of the Capitol building on how HB 2111 / SB 1118 if passed would bring $2.5 billion to Texas each year and more than 70,000 jobs.

Day at The Capitol from Win For Texas on Vimeo.

Check out this video on the Win For Texas vision of what Texas would look like with legalized gaming at Texas racetracks and recognized Indian reservations. Did you know 38 other states already offer gaming? Texas can do it better without expanding the existing footprint of gambling in Texas.

Texans spend $2.5 billion gambling in our neighboring states every year. Win For Texas wants to stop the flood of money and jobs to our neighboring states. Texas House Bill 2111 will help keep Texas dollars in Texas by allowing slot machines at Texas racetracks and federally recognized Indian reservations.

The Thank You Texas campaign launched by Win For Texas has Thank You Texas radio ads airing across the state! Check out the two Thank You Texas ads currently airing below.

Oklahoma Ad

Louisiana Ad

The latest report confirms Texans continue to spend billions gaming in neighboring states. Please take a look at the attached report and let us know what you think on our Facebook page.

The Regional Economic Impact of Slots at Tracks from TXP, Inc. – Spring 2011

Check out this quick video update from Texas HORSE and Win For Texas. Please take the time to click the link and give it a view. Your involvement is key to our success in the Legislature!

Did you know that Texans spend $2.5 billion gambling in our neighboring states every year? Texas House Bill 2111 will help keep Texas dollars in Texas by allowing slot machines at Texas racetracks and Indian reservations.

Win For Texas just launched the Thank You Texas campaign so listen for Thank You Texas radio ads airing across the state!

Our proposal will bring 77,500 jobs to Texas. South Texas is one region that stands to gain the most. Check out these two stories from this week.

Betting on Slots: Bill would bring slots to Texas racetracks
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Could video lottery gambling be legalized in Texas?
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Yesterday the Corpus Christi City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution to legalize slot machines at racetracks in Texas. The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also endorsed the resolution. Click below to view their resolution.

Christi City Council Resolution

State Representative Jim Pitts speaks on how gaming would bring economic development to the State of Texas.