Gambling in Texas

Legal forms of gambling in the U.S. state of Texas include the Texas Lottery; parimutuel wagering on horse and greyhound racing; charitable bingo and raffles; and three Native American casinos. Other forms of gambling are illegal in Texas.

Texas law states that a person commits the offense of illegal gambling, which is a Class C misdemeanor, if they make a bet on the results of a game, contest, or political nomination, or if they place bets with money or thing of value in any game played with cards, dice, balls, or other gambling device. There are exceptions to this if the gambling is done in a private place, nobody receives anything other than personal winnings, and, except for skill or luck, the chances of winning or losing are the same for all participants.

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