Is Sports Betting Legal in Texas?

Texas does not permit online or retail sports betting. Apply WAGERBIRD confidence-rated signals with Points Packs via DFS (widely offered; legal gray area after the AG’s opinion) and Social/Sweepstakes (virtual currency) where operator rules allow, or place wagers when traveling to a legal state (apps verify location).

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Regulated online sportsbooks

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Regulated Online Sportsbooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s legal in Texas right now for sports betting and alternatives?
  • Online/Retail Sportsbooks: Not legal in Texas as of 2025. Legislative attempts have stalled.
  • Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS): The Attorney General’s 2016 opinion says paid DFS constitutes illegal gambling under Texas law; despite this, major operators continue to offer contests (a gray area with ongoing debate). Typical age 21+
  • Social/Sweepstakes (Virtual Currency): Some platforms let you play with virtual currency, receive sweepstakes entries, and redeem eligible prizes for cash; availability and compliance are operator-specific amid broader scrutiny of “sweepstakes casinos.”
    • How can I act on WAGERBIRD signals (picks) if I’m in Texas?
    • DFS (Gray Area): Use our directional views to shape lineups/props-style entries where offered in TX; note the AG’s opinion and evolving landscape.
    • Social/Sweepstakes (Virtual Currency): Mirror certain angles via virtual currency → sweepstakes entries → prizes that may be cash-redeemable (check each operator’s rules).
    • Travel to a Legal State: Place wagers only while physically present in a legal state; mobile apps enforce geolocation.
    • Points Packs: Buy Points Packs to unlock model-driven, human-vetted signals; point cost = confidence rating (apply only in lawful contexts).
    Is Texas moving toward legalization?

    There’s high-profile support (including from the Governor) and ongoing lobbying, but no law has passed; efforts faced resistance in 2025, and Texas’ constitutional hurdles remain significant. Track future sessions for movement.