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.
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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.
News
3 Ways Slot Machines Trap Gamblers
Posted on · When a gambler steps into a casino, nearly every element of these buildings is designed to keep the player playing.
Full Show
No Historical Racing: Friday’s Show (March 4, 2016)
Posted on · Back in September (Sept. 11, 2015), we discussed the concept of “historical racing.” It’s a practice at Texas racetracks where old horse races are replayed on a screen with no identifying traits that would allow you to recognize the race, the horse or the outcome. It allows players to bet on a simulation of a real race […]
Houston Matters
Could Gambling in Texas Be Legal in the Near Future?
Posted on · A recent survey says nearly 60 percent of voters in Texas are in favor of expanding legalized gambling in the state. We delve into the pros and cons of such expansion and discuss the past, present, and possible future of gambling in the state. We talk with State Rep. Carol Alvarado of Houston, Rob Kohler, consultant for the […]
Full Show
Expanding Gambling and Zelda Symphony: Wednesday’s Show (October 21, 2015)
Posted on · A recent survey says nearly 60 percent of voters in Texas are in favor of expanding legalized gambling in the state. We delve into the pros and cons of such expansion on this edition of Houston Matters. We also discuss the past, present, and possible future of gambling in the state.