Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2740: Slot Machines
Posted on · Episode: 2740 The mathematics of slot machines. Today, the mathematics of slot machines.
Tag: gambling
Houston Matters
Could Casino Gambling Ever Be Legal In Texas? (May 7, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: An update on key bills in the legislature, why lobbyists from Las Vegas are descending on the Texas Capitol, The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week, and a switchboard operator of sorts for calls to astronauts in space.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2980: The Saint Petersburg Paradox
Posted on · Episode: 2980 The Saint Petersburg Paradox. Today, a paradox for the generations.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2916: Charles K. McNeil
Posted on · Episode: 2916 Charles K. McNeil and the Point Spread. Today, we make book.
Politics
UH Hobby Survey: Raise Sin Taxes To Pay For Public Schools
Posted on · The study found large majorities of Texans favor hiking taxes on tobacco products and alcohol to increase state funding for education.
News
Houston Police Officer Arrested in Illegal Gambling Probe
Posted on · Four more people have received gambling and money laundering charges as part of an ongoing investigation in the Chinatown area
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 57: Sports Gambling And Protests At The Gaza Strip
Posted on · Brandon and Jay are here to catch you up on current events, including the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the North Korea summit, and Texas early voting
Houston Matters
Supreme Court Ruling Is A Big Win For Sports Gamblers — Unless You’re In Texas
Posted on · Experts say there’s still a long way to go before legalized sports betting in the Lone Star State is a reality, but could the High Court’s decision have other implications here?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Sports Betting In Texas, And ‘How To Walk Away’ (May 15, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how a major ruling on sports betting might affect Texas. Then, a new report says Houston can't expect all the oil jobs lost in the latest downturn to return. Plus, we get an update on transportation issues in the region. We learn about a summit addressing sexual harassment. And Houston writer Katherine Center discusses her new novel, How To Walk Away.
News
Supreme Court Rules States Are Free To Legalize Sports Betting
Posted on · "Congress can regulate sports gambling directly," the court wrote in a decision released Monday, "but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own."
Texas
Andrew White Proposes Cutting Border Security, Expanding Gambling To Fund A $5,000 Raise For Teachers
Posted on · The Democrat running for governor says his $6.5 billion plan would also fund universal full-day Pre-K and a $5,000 college scholarship for anyone who graduates from a public high school with a 3.0 GPA or better
News
Former Houston Police Officers Charged In Gambling Ring Takedown
Posted on · The two are accused of financing luxury cars and other items to mask the profits of the group’s alleged leader
News
Texas’ Gambling Rules Explained: You Can Play Bingo Or The Lottery, But No Sports Betting
Posted on · In most cases, it’s illegal to gamble or place a bet in the state. But there are some exceptions.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1379: Frank and Peter Griffin
Posted on · Episode: 1379 Frank and Peter Griffin: teaching calculus. Today, an obituary brings back memories.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1356: Betting On Science
Posted on · Episode: Betting on science. It’s been going on for a long time. Today, let’s bet on science.