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Are Online Slots and Online Blackjack Legal in Texas?
We have been asked from time to time about the legality of online gambling in Texas? The answer is not as simple as you might think. No, it is generally illegal to gamble online in Texas but players have a few options. Here’s a look at how you can play slots and blackjack online for real money if you are a resident of Texas.
Online Gambling in Texas
Online casinos are not currently permitted in Texas. The key words are in Texas. Texas law does not allow an online casino operator to set up in the state. No Texas-based online casino exists, but there are online casinos that accept Texas players. We’ll get to those in a bit.
It is difficult to understand why Texas takes a hard stance against online blackjack and online slots. There are actually live casinos in the state. It may be that there is a conflict of interest between the tribal lands where gambling is permitted, or maybe the state has yet to realize the profits that can be made from online gambling.
For now online gamblers from Texas have to content themselves with other options. Yes, there is a way to play slots, blackjack, and even craps online if you are from Texas.
Offshore Online Texas Casinos
Many US residents have discovered that they can gamble online by using what is known as an offshore casino. These are online casinos that are located in other countries. Many of them welcome players from Texas and other states with open arms.
How can they do this? These casinos are licensed by the countries in which they reside. This makes them subject to the laws of that country regarding online gambling. Some countries don’t really care one way or the other if US players are accepted. All that want is to receive their revenue from the gambling taxes paid by offshore casinos.
Will Texas Make Online Slots and Online Blackjack Legal?
No one can say for sure what will happen with online gambling in Texas. What we do know for sure is that there is trend in the US to legalize online gambling. A number of states have taken this step, and many others have made it legal to bet sports and play poker.
If the current trend continues, many people in the know are predicting that Texas will make slots, blackjack, and other casino games legal online. When this happens, online casinos will be allowed to register with the state and create platforms that are only available to Texas residents. They will pay a licensing fee and also pay taxes on the revenues that they earn.
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