![]() Up to three Class 1 horse tracks are allowed in the state and there are currently two running in the Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie and the Sam Houston Race Park in Houston. The Texas Racing Commission oversees parimutuel wagering in the form of horse and greyhound tracks in the state of Texas. “Keeping a Gambling Place”, which is defined as a place in which the owner of an establishment accepts bets or allows bets to be placed, is also a Class A misdemeanor. Bookmaking is considered to be a Class A misdemeanor. “Bookmaking” is defined as receiving or forwarding five or more bets in the period of 24 hours or receiving or forwarding bets totaling more than $1000 in the period of 24 hours. Not included under this definition are contracts for insurance, prizes for contests that aren't games of chance, or merchandise won at a carnival. Penal code 47.01 defines a “bet” as “an agreement to win or lose something of value solely or partially by chance”. Texas has laws in place against virtually all forms of gambling, with the notable exception being horse racing and dog racing. ![]() ![]() Video Poker Guide: Play the Best Online Video Poker Games. ![]()
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