The WinStar World Casino and Resort is one of many Oklahoma casinos that attracts North Texans across the state line to gamble.
Amanda McCoy
amccoy@star-telegram.com
Gambling in Texas and surrounding states
This map shows that the states next to Texas that have casino gambling (dark blue) and that Texas has limited casino gambling (light blue). Circles represent the number of people who gambled at a casino in the last 12 months. Tap on the map to get information on the types of gambling allowed in that state and the number of people that gambled at a casino. Data is provided by the American Gaming Association, Mediamark Research and Intelligence (GfK MRI) and Esri.
This map shows by counties the number of people that gambled at a casino in the last 12 months. Tap the map for more information on that county. Data is provided by the Mediamark Research and Intelligence (GfK MRI) and Esri.
Steve Wilson is a native of Fort Worth and as the Star-Telegram’s platforms editor works with editors and reporters to tell stories in the best possible way using his knowledge of storytelling technology. He is also an avid cook and foodie and helps cover the local food scene. In fact, he’s a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
