Regional updates covering gaming and sports betting developments in the American Southwest, with focus on Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Texas Gaming Developments

• Recent election results unfavorable for Texas sports betting initiatives
• Economic study indicates sports betting would benefit state economy
• Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones advocates for regulated sports betting, citing missed revenue
• Las Vegas Sands initiates casino petition drive
• Dallas City Council remains divided on casino expansion

California Updates

• Legislature passes bill allowing tribal casinos to sue cardrooms
• Death Valley tribe receives BIA approval for casino development
• Bicycle Casino security cleared in controversial case
• Carano family selling California vineyard for approximately $8M
• Multiple arrests following attempted cardroom robbery

Arizona News

• Regulators enforce restrictions on slots-like bingo machines
• State reopening sports betting market to new operators
• Circa Sports considering market expansion

New Mexico Developments

• Casino robbery suspects apprehended
• Cherokee Casino recovers from tornado damage
• Local racetrack faces flood-related scheduling changes
• Small town seeking Pueblo casino development partnership

Additional Regional Highlights

• Harry Reid Airport experiences wildfire-related delays
• Mark Cuban confirms Dallas Mavericks will remain in Texas following sale
• Tilman Fertitta explores NHL and WNBA expansion in Houston
• Las Vegas Sands estimates $6B cost for New York casino project
• Oakland authorities address illegal gambling operations, multiple arrests made

Gaming Industry Focus

• FanDuel considering acquisition strategy for Nevada entry
• Nevada in-person registration requirement impacts betting revenue
• Adelson and Dumont families secure prime Dallas real estate
• Stronach Group faces pushback over Santa Anita closure threats

This comprehensive update reflects current gaming industry developments across the Southwest region, highlighting regulatory changes, business expansions, and market challenges.

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