While against gambling's growth in Texas, Abbott has been a big beneficiary of gambling money.
, partly because of Abbott’s declaration in 2015 that he “wholeheartedly” supported the state’s strict laws against expanding gaming.
In 2020, gaming companies applied pressure in Texas to open the state to sports gambling and even destination-resort-type casinos. That has included ramped-up campaign donations, an army of lobbyists and high-profile displays at both the state conventions for the Republicans and Democrats this summer.The late Las Vegas gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam have combined to give Abbott $1.
“Texas is considered the biggest plum still waiting to be out there in the history of hospitality and gaming,” said Andy Abboud, senior vice president of government relations for the Las Vegas Sands Corp..
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