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Is online casino legal in Texas?

No. Texas does not license real-money online casinos. Guides describe Chapter 47 of the Texas Penal Code as covering online casinos along with other gambling, and there is no licensing framework for them. Any site accepting Texas players is licensed elsewhere, if at all.

By InsideCasino.us. Updated November 4, 2026.

By InsideCasino.us. Information only, not legal advice.

What does Texas law say about online casinos?

Chapter 47 of the Texas Penal Code sets out the state's gambling offenses. Sources describe the penalties differently, so we do not quote them here until we have read the statute.

Who regulates gambling in Texas?

We did not confirm a Texas agency with authority over online casinos, because the state does not license them.

Are offshore casinos legal in Texas?

Offshore casinos hold no Texas license, so no Texas agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Texas?

We found no Texas law that names sweepstakes casinos, and a tracker shows no state enforcement. The Texas Attorney General has treated some sweepstakes machines as illegal gambling devices. Commentators say the same chapter could reach online sites, but we found no such action.

Are there land-based casinos in Texas?

We confirmed only that the state has tried to stop gambling at Speaking Rock under the Penal Code. This check did not establish what tribal casinos currently offer.

What are the rules in another state?

Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.

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