In Texas, there are two just two casinos – are both situated on Native American reservations.
Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling activity – and its laws (Penal Code §47.02) cover a wide variety of activities.
Tribal Casinos in Texas
Only Class II gaming machines are available at the two Indian casinos in Texas. Class II gambling devices resemble slot machines but are actually bingo games, with the spinning reels solely being used for amusement.
Poker, pull tab machines, and bingo are also available in the Eagle Pass, Texas, Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino. The biggest casino in Texas is located here. There is a hotel, five dining options, and a casino with over 3,300 gaming machines. Livingston’s Naskila Gaming does not have as much to offer (with barely 800 gaming machines).
The legal age to gamble in all Texas Indian casinos is 21, and they are all open around-the-clock.
Poker in Texas
The game of poker is extremely popular in Texas (as you might expect in the home of “Texas Hold’em”).
There are always big games available in Texas thanks to recent legislation that permits independent poker sites to operate. You can play poker in card-rooms all around the state.
| Festival | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
The legal age for gambling in casinos in Texas is 21. Read our USA Gambling Ages guide
| Gambling Activity | Legal Age |
|---|---|
| Casinos | 21 |
| Poker | 21 |
| Bingo | 21 |
| Lottery Games | 18 |
| Horse-Racing / Dog racing | 18 |
| Pari-Mutuel betting | 21 |
- Casinos
- Poker
- Bingo
- Lottery Games
- Horse-Racing / Dog racing
- Pari-Mutuel betting
Who regulates Gambling in Texas?
Gambling in Texas is regulated by the Gambling Commission Proposed
Casinos in Texas
There are 21 Casinos, sportsbooks, cardrooms, race-tracks or cruise ships in Texas.
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
Eagle Pass, Texas
Operated by Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (formerly Texas Band of Traditional Kickapoo)
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Gaming Machines: 3300
- Poker Tables: 12
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Bingo Available
Address
794 Lucky Eagle Dr, Eagle Pass, TX 78852, USA
Contact
Website: luckyeagletexas.comTel: (830) 758-1936
Twitter: @luckyeagletexas
Naskila Entertainment
Livingston, Texas
Operated by Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Gaming Machines: 365
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
540 State Park Rd 56, Livingston, TX 77351, USA
Contact
Website: napavalleycasino.comTel: (936) 563-2946
Twitter: @NaskilaGaming
Carnival Valor Casino
Galveston, Texas
Carnival Valor Casino is a casino cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 19
- Gaming Machines: 254
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
6431 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Contact
Website: carnival.comTel: 800-438-6744
Twitter: @carnivalcruise
Carnival Breeze Casino
Galveston, Texas
Carnival Breeze Casino is a casino cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 17
- Gaming Machines: 235
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
2502 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Contact
Website: capitol-casino.comTel: 800 438-6744
Twitter: @carnivalcruise
Carnival Freedom Casino
Galveston, Texas
Carnival Freedom Casino is a casino cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 17
- Gaming Machines: 201
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
6431 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Contact
Website: carnival.comTel: 800-438-6744
Twitter: @carnivalcruise
Jacks or Better Casino
Galveston, Texas
Jacks or Better Casino is a casino cruise ship.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 12
- Gaming Machines: 180
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Contact
Website: aquariuscasinoresort.comTel: (844) 426-2534
Twitter: @TheNYRA
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas
Operated by Global Gaming Solutions, LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA
Contact
Website: lonestarpark.comTel: (972) 263-7223
Twitter: @lonestarpark
Valley Race Park
Harlingen, Texas
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.Sam Houston Race Park
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Greyhound Betting Available
Address
2601 S Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
Contact
Website: valleyracepark.comTel: (956) 412-7223
Twitter: @vfcasinoresort
Sam Houston Race Park
Houston, Texas
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.Sam Houston Race Park
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Retama Park
Selma, Texas
Operated by Pinnacle Retama Partners, LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Gulf Coast Race Track Bet By The Bay
Corpus Christi, Texas
Operated by Gulf Coast Racing LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
5302 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Contact
Website: gulfcoastracetrack.comTel: (361) 289-9333
Twitter: @WeGotYourGame
Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Fredericksburg, Texas
Operated by Gillespie County Fair & Festivals, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
530 Fair Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Contact
Website: wingilariver.comTel: (830) 997-2359
Twitter: @WildHorsePass
The Race Barn
Fredericksburg, Texas
Operated by Gulf Coast Racing LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Crowley Road Bingo Plex
Fort Worth, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Bingo Available
Address
5701 Crowley Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76134, USA
Contact
Website: pascocasino.comTel: (817) 568-2112
Twitter: @TexasBingoPlex
Triple Crown Bingo
Houston, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Bingo Available
Address
8921 Louetta Road, Spring, TX 77379, USA
Contact
Website: ticasino.comTel: (281) 257-2769
Twitter: @mardigraswv
Ingram Park Bingo
San Antonio, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Bingo Available
Address
6709 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA
Contact
Website: indigoskycasino.comTel: (210) 646-1448
Twitter: @indigoskycasino
Royal Caribbean International - Liberty of the Seas
Galveston, Texas
Royal Caribbean International - Liberty of the Seas is a casino cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
2702 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Contact
Website: roxburylanes.comTel: (888) 561-2234
Twitter: @royalcaribbean
River City Card Room
San Antonio, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: 8
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
6565 Babcock Rd #24, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
Contact
Website: caesars.comTel: (210) 233-9355
Twitter: @riverbendcasino
Freerolls Poker Club
Katy, Texas
Operated by Freerolls Entertainment, Inc
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
24025 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Contact
Website: freeholdraceway.comTel: (281) 675-5510
Twitter: @freerollspkr
Post Oak Poker Club
Houston, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1801 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, USA
Contact
Website: postoakpokerclub.comTel: (833) 767-8625
Twitter: @PortlandMeadows/
KoJack's Poker Club
Midland, Texas
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
3205 W Cuthbert Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA
Contact
Website: kojackspokerclub.comTel: (432) 349-2047
Twitter: @KojacksPoker