Texans Made Over 1.48 Million Attempts to Access Sports Betting Platforms in November
Data from GeoComply, cited in a Sports Betting Alliance report, highlights growing interest in legal sports betting in Texas. According to the data, Texans made over 1.48 million attempts to log into legal sportsbook platforms in November 2024.
1.48 Million Login Attempts in Texas
The data, released last Friday, reveals a significant increase in login attempts compared to 1.15 million in October and 1.1 million in September, totaling nearly 4 million attempts over the past three months.
“The data surrounding legalized sports betting in Texas underscores the immense potential for increased tax revenue, job creation, and economic benefits, plus important consumer protections for Texans from risky, unregulated black markets and the personal freedoms enjoyed by the vast majority of Americans. We’re urging the Texas Legislature to take action in January to let Texans play,” said Lauren Clay, spokesperson for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance.
According to 2022 estimates from the American Gaming Association, Texans wager approximately $6 billion annually on illegal and unregulated sports betting platforms.
Benefits of Legal Sports Betting in Texas
Research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik estimates that legalizing online sports betting in Texas would bring significant economic benefits, including an anticipated $363 million annually in direct tax revenue for the state.
Additionally, a legal market would create approximately 8,000 jobs—both direct and indirect—for Texans, generating nearly $580 million annually in wages.
Beyond tax revenue and job creation, legal sports betting would contribute to Texas’s overall economic growth. Eilers & Krejcik projects that a regulated market could generate over $2.6 billion annually in economic output.
Support for Legal Sports Betting in Texas
Advocates for legalizing sports betting in Texas, such as Senator Carol Alvarado and State Representative Jeff Leach, argue that:
- Texans are already betting, but they do so on unregulated platforms, exposing themselves to risks.
- Texas is losing potential tax revenue and job opportunities to other states where sports betting is legal.
- Legalization is about personal freedom and the right to decide how to spend one’s money.
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