Southwest region gaming and casino industry news highlights key developments across Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Recent election results dealt a setback to Texas sports betting initiatives, despite Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones emphasizing potential revenue benefits. A new study suggests sports betting could provide significant economic advantages for Texas.

Las Vegas Sands continues pushing for Texas casino expansion, estimating $6B for their New York project while maintaining interest in the Lone Star state. The Dallas City Council remains divided on casino proposals.

In California, significant developments include:

• Legislature passing bill allowing tribal casinos to sue cardrooms
• Death Valley Tribe receiving BIA approval for casino development
• Bicycle Casino security cleared in controversial death investigation
• Carano family selling California vineyard for nearly $8M

Arizona updates:

• Regulators cracking down on slots-like bingo machines
• State reopening sports betting market to new operators

New Mexico activity:

• Cherokee Casino reopening after tornado damage
• Local racetrack events rescheduled due to flooding
• Rural community seeking Pueblo casino development

Notable business developments:

• Tilman Fertitta exploring NHL and WNBA expansion to Houston
• NBA approving Dallas Mavericks sale with commitment to Texas
• Adelson and Dumont families acquiring prime Dallas real estate
• FanDuel considering acquisition for Nevada market entry

Law enforcement actions:

• New Mexico casino robbery suspects arrested
• Oakland illegal gambling operation raided
• California card room robbery attempt thwarted
• San Bernardino family receiving $4M settlement in gambling den incident
• Oakland gambling establishment guard investigated for cold cases

These developments showcase the region's evolving gaming landscape, with ongoing legislative battles, expansion efforts, and regulatory challenges shaping the industry's future.

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