The state of Texas has some of the strictest gambling laws in the US. Land based casinos are illegal, therefore the only casinos allowed to operate are tribal casinos on Indian reservation land.
The tribes have had to fight hard for their casinos. Even with the backing of the Indian Gaming Regulation Act in 1988, Texas legislators have still tried and succeeded to close them down several times. However, a Supreme Court ruling in 2022 went in favor of the tribes so there are three casinos in Texas to gamblers to enjoy.
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Read MoreTexas Land-Based Casino Operators
All three casinos in Texas are Class II gaming facilities meaning the slots look and feel like Vegas-style slots but they work off a bingo mechanic. The casinos are owned by the following tribes:
- Kickapoo Traditional Tribe – Operate Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass, Maverick County
- Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua Tribe) – Operate Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso
- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe – Own the Naskila Casino in Livingstone and are planning a second casino
Texas Casino Resorts
Let’s take a look at these Texas casinos in more detail:
- Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel – The largest Texas casino is located just a short drive from South Central Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. The resort features a 250-room hotel, three restaurants, three quick eats, three bars, and an entertainment venue. The casino offers 3,300 slots, live poker and bingo.
- Naskila Casino – Located 90 minutes north of Houston, the Naskilla Casino has 800 slot machines and two restaurants.
- Speaking Rock Casino – Features 200 slot machines, bingo, outdoor concert and event space, restaurant, café and bars.
More Than Gambling
Texas is huge, so the list of things to do and see is endless, whether you enjoy some cowboy culture, great food, big cities vibes or outdoor adventures. Check out some of the top places to go.
- Big Cities – State capitol Austin, alongside Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are all jam-packed with history, culture and attractions. Austin is ideal for live music, San Antonio has The Alamo historic site, Dallas has The Sixth Floor Museum and Houston has the NASA visitor center.
- Outdoor adventures – You name it, you can do it in Texas. Swim in natural springs at Barton Springs Pool, go kayaking and paddle boarding in Lady Bird Lake, go biking in Buffalo Bayou Park or go hiking, stargazing, and rafting on the Rio Grande at Big Bend National Park.
- Fun Days Out – Visit Six Flags theme park, Dallas Botanical Garden, take a dolphin cruise at South Padre Island, have a day on the beach at Galveston or get the full cowboy experience at Fort Worth Stockyards with cattle drives and rodeos.
- Cuisine – Texas has a diverse range of cuisine with regional specialties. For example it’s all about barbecue in Austin and Dallas but go to San Antonio or Houston and its all about Tex-Mex food. Interesting, West Texas has a high population of Czech people and one of the most popular foods is Kolaches, which is a small pastry filled with meat, fruit or cheese.
Important Considerations
The legal age for casino gambling in Texas is 21 years and over. It is always advisable to bring along photographic ID.