[BenKenobi]

No, I don’t think Texas needs casinos. From what I can see private gambling seems to meet most Texans desires to gamble, without state regulation. Call it a triumph of small business.

I’m not a gambler myself although I have on opportunity participated in these hold’em games with a friend. He’d spot me in exchange for rides. We’ve won a fair amount, and I don’t consider it gambling because it’s not my money at stake.

[catfish1957]

I thought that way not too long ago, but a few "private funded" geographically strategically located casinos (say Dalhart, ElPaso, Brownsville, Port Athur, Texarkana, Sherman, and maybe one midstate like Austin)might be acceptable.

Again, like I said, all privately funded.

I also would make sure these are located in a manner which would minimize impact to existing local businesses. Sending our tax dollars across the state line, still just doesn't make sense.