- Chris Christie claims Texas could get sports betting by this time next year.
- With many hurdles, Christie still compared Texas as much more likely to do so than California.
AUSTIN, Texas - Many believe that sports betting in Texas could become regulated by the state in the next legislative session, but challenges remain.
Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and a key figure behind U.S. sports betting legalization, is one of those names.
He recently expressed in a Covers interview optimism that Texas will soon legalize sports betting, possibly in the upcoming legislative session. Christie sees Texas as a state ready to embrace sportsbooks where ongoing discussion are always focused on when Texas will get sports betting.
With almost 40 states having sports betting laws on the books, many Texans are hopeful that legislation could soon pass.
In the meantime, residents can still bet at trusted Texas sports betting sites like Bovada and BetOnline. Places like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars will take a back seat for now as they keep hope to join an unknown market that could see hyper restrictions.