The Late Sheldon Adelson’s Gambling Empire Pushes Forward with Goal to Bring Casinos to Texas Las Vegas Sands has hired 51 lobbyists to push for the expansion of gambling in Texas.

Officials for Las Vegas Sands are still pushing to allow casinos in Texas, even after momentum for the idea seemed to slow in recent weeks. Credit: REUTERS/ Steve Marcus

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 5:00am

The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remains behind the cause. The company made waves in Austin ...

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