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Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling

February 26, 2022 By Jon Friedl - Professor Slots

Introduction to Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Texas slot machine casino gambling consists of two American Indian tribal casinos with Class II competition-style or bingo-style electronic gaming machines. Carnival cruise ships offer onboard casinos when traveling to international destinations.

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I’ve dedicated this series to slot enthusiasts such as yourself by using my State-By-State Online Resource for U.S. Casino Slots Enthusiasts to improve your slots gambling performance by reviewing your state’s slots gaming industry.

Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Texas

The minimum legal gambling age in Texas depends upon the gambling activity:

  • Land-Based Casinos: 21
  • Poker Rooms: 21
  • Bingo: 21 in casinos, 18 in churches, and less than 18 with an adult
  • Lottery: 18
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

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The Texas government and the state’s three federally-recognized tribes have, so far, been unable to negotiate tribal-state compacts. Without these gaming compacts, Texas prohibits tribal casinos from having Class III Vegas-style electronic gaming machines.

However, Texas tribal casinos can offer Class II bingo-style machines. Although these machines appear as traditional slot machines, they are not Class III machines. Players compete for prizes against other players throughout a casino’s gaming floor.

There have been substantial lawsuits by the Texas government to shut down tribal casinos offering Class II gaming, with some successes. Various court filings and rulings regarding the legality of tribal casinos in Texas have continued since the late 1980s.

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Texas challenges the legality of the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 based on the argument that the federal Restoration Act of 1987 takes legal precedence. This somewhat earlier Restoration Act gave federal recognition to the Tigua and Alabama-Coushatta tribes while also explicitly forbidding gambling.

None of the pari-mutual racetracks in Texas offer electronic gaming machines.

Slot Machine Private Ownership in Texas

It is legal to own a slot machine privately in the state of Texas without restriction on its date of manufacture.

Fort Davis National Historic Site [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Fort Davis National Historic Site [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Gaming Control Board in Texas

Texas does not have a state gaming commission as it prohibits non-tribal casinos. No tribal-state gaming compact exists. However, the Texas Lottery Commission exists and operates the Texas Lottery.

The State Capital Building in Austin [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
The State Capital Building in Austin [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Casinos in Texas

There are two American Indian tribal casinos in Texas as well as up to five international cruise ships with onboard casinos.

The largest casino in Texas is Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel.

The second-largest casino is Naskila Gaming.

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Commercial Casinos in Texas

The commercial casinos available in Texas are up to five cruise ships. Onboard casinos are only open while in international waters.

Carnival Cruise Lines operates these cruise ships sailing out of the Port of Galveston.

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Tribal Casinos in Texas

The two tribal casinos in Texas are:

  • Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel in Eagle Pass located 143 miles southwest from San Antonio.
  • Naskila Gaming in Livingston located 74 miles north-northeast from Houston.
Texas Casinos Map [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Texas Casinos Map [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Texas slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Texas is:

  • North: Oklahoma Slots
  • East, Arkansas Slots, Louisiana Slots, and the Gulf of Mexico
  • South: The country of Mexico
  • North and West: New Mexico Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Texas.

Texas on a U.S. Map [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Texas on a U.S. Map [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Our Texas Slots Facebook Group

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Texas? If so, join our Texas slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this Facebook Group community.

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There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences as well as chat with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Texas. Join us!

Texas Slots Community [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Texas Slots Community [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Theoretical Payouts and Return Statistics in Texas

Texas has no theoretical payout limits established as the state prohibits slot machines. Further, no return statistics are available.

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The City of Houston at Night [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
The City of Houston at Night [Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Summary of Texas Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Texas slot machine casino gambling consists of two American Indian tribal casinos offering bingo-style video gaming machines. The Port of Galveston offers Carnival cruise ships with onboard casinos open while sailing in international waters.

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Related Articles from Professor Slots

  • 11 Things You Need To Know About Tribal Casinos
  • The Ultimate Guide to Tribes and Tribal Gaming

Other State-By-State Articles from Professor Slots

  • Online Resource: State-By-State Slot Machine Casino Gambling Series
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