The Legislature hasn’t budged on expanded gambling. If gambling fits anywhere in Tarrant County, it’s the Stockyards, where gaming was part of the culture for nearly 100 years, or Arlington’s Entertainment District.įor now, it’s a theoretical discussion. But if Cuban is making plans, then city and county leaders should be ready to ensure Tarrant County isn’t left out. And we remain unconvinced that Tarrant County needs casinos, especially for Cuban’s stated reason of boosting tourism and convention business. Gambling is a mixed bag at best for Texas. Mark Cuban has made his move, and Fort Worth leaders must be prepared to make theirs.Ĭuban has enlisted the Las Vegas family behind the Sands gambling empire to buy a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks with an eye toward building a new casino and arena near downtown Dallas.
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